Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Breast - Dinner

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.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 2hrs20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken Tikka Masala

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

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Dinner

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

Preheat a grill for high heat.

Step 3

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

Step 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 1 teaspoon 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.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Tikka Masala

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 403.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.6g 49%

Carbohydrates: 13.3g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 7.1g

Fat: 28.9g 45%

Saturated Fat: 16.9g 84%

Cholesterol: 143.2mg 48%

Vitamin A Iu: 2432.1IU 49%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.5mg 104%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 11mg 18%

Folate: 24.4mcg 6%

Calcium: 205.9mg 21%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 56.8mg 20%

Potassium: 660.2mg 19%

Sodium: 1592.4mg 64%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 260.3

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.