Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• •½ teaspoon black pepper
• •8 ounces tomato sauce
• •½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• •¼ cup cilantro
• •1 tablespoon ginger
• •1 clove garlic
• •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •4 teaspoons ground cumin
• •1 cup heavy cream
• •1 jalapeno pepper
• •1 tablespoon lemon juice
• •2 teaspoons paprika
• •¼ teaspoon salt
• •3 chicken breasts
• •½ cup butter
• •1 cup plain yogurt

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and salt.
2. 2Stir in chicken, cover.
3. 3Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. 4Preheat a grill for high heat.
5. 5Lightly oil the grill grate.
6. 6Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade.
7. 7Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
8. 8Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
9. 9Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute.
10. 10Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and salt.
11. 11Stir in tomato sauce and cream.
12. 12Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
13. 13Add grilled chicken.
14. 14Simmer for 10 minutes.
15. 15Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.