Chicken Tikka Masala

Not my own recipe- taken from AllRecipes.com, submitted by Yakuta. "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."

2.5 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 50 minutes

333 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

1	cup	yogurt
1	tablespoon	lemon juice
2	tablespoons	cumin	ground
1	teaspoon	cinnamon, ground
2	teaspoons	cayenne pepper
2	teaspoons	black pepper	freshly ground
1	tablespoon	ginger	minced, fresh
4	tablespoons	salt	or as needed
3	each	chicken breasts	boneless skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
4	each	skewers	long
1	tablespoon	butter
1	clove	garlic	minced
1	each	jalapeno pepper	finely chopped
2	teaspoons	cumin	ground
2	teaspoons	paprika
3	tablespoons	salt	or to taste
8	ounces	tomato sauce
1	cup	cream	heavy
1/4	cup	cilantro	chopped fresh

Directions

In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons 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.

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Pakistani

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 294g

Amount per Serving

Calories 333 54% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.0g	31%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	55%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 110mg	37%
Sodium 12344mg	514%
Total Carbohydrate 14.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	10%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 26.0g	51%

Vitamin A	31%		Vitamin C	21%
Calcium	21%		Iron	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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