Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Preheat a grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   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.

7. 7

   Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve over rice.