Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken tikka masala made easy with this delicious recipe. Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices, grill, then simmer together in a tomato cream sauce.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 404 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided, or more to taste
• 4 long skewers
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a grill for high heat.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and jalapeño for 1 minute. Season with remaining 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Step 4

Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.

Step 5

Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 6

Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade.

Step 7

Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.