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Chicken Tikka Masala

Thinking of making this tonight for "game night" at the astoria oasis.

This was awesome!!! We never ended up having our game night, but I made this and we had a debate night instead.

Chicken Tikka Masala
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. Prep Time: approx.
30 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 50 Minutes. Ready in:
approx. 2 Hours 20 Minutes. Makes 4 servings.
Printed from Allrecipes, Submitted by Yakuta
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1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons freshly ground
black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
salt 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
salt to taste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro


Directions
1 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.
2 Preheat a grill for high heat.
3 Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto
skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear,
about 5 minutes on each side.
4 Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 2
teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 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.

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