Chicken Tikka Masala

PheNAANenal.

Prep time: 40 minutes           |          Total time: ~3-4 hours            |            Yield: Serves 2

Ingredients

· 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
· 4 long skewers

Marinade:

· 1 cup yogurt
· 1 tablespoon lemon juice

· 5 tsp of garam masala blend

· 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
· 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
· 2 teaspoons salt

· 2 cloves of garlic

Sauce:
· 1 tablespoon butter
· 1 clove garlic, minced
· 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
· 1 teaspoon ground cumin

· 2 teaspoons paprika

· 2 teaspoons garam masala

· 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

· 1 cup heavy cream
· 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

· A dash of cayenne pepper

Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, black pepper, ginger, salt, and garlic. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 2-6 hours.
2. Preheat a grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. 

4. Grill until juices run clear, about 6 minutes on each side.
5. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. 

6. Season with cumin, paprika, garam malasa, and cayenne pepper. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. 

8. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. 

9. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Source: Adapted from All Recipes