Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala is Very Easy to Make Right at Home in One Pan With Simple Ingredients

"This is an easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala--chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice or warm pita bread."

Chicken Tikka Masala is a Dish of Chunks of Roasted Marinated Chicken in a Spiced Curry

Ingredients

1 cup yogurt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons fresh ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

4 long skewers

1 tablespoon butter

1 clove garlic, minced

1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

• Prep
  30 m
• Cook
  50 m
• Ready In
  2 h 20 m

In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat a grill for high heat.

Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.

Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Chicken Tikka Masala is a Dish Guaranteed to be on Every Indian Restaurant Menu.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 404 calories; 28.9 g fat; 13.3 g carbohydrates; 24.6 g protein; 143 mg cholesterol; 1592 mg sodium.