Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala
Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 570 calories, 23g of protein, and 50g of fat. For $2.22 per serving, this recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 11 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine. A mixture of ground cumin, fresh ginger, paprika, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is brought to you by Foodista. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 52%, this dish is solid. Try Chicken in Creamy Tomato Curry: Chicken Tikka Masala, chicken tikka masala , how to make chicken tikka masala, and paneer tikka masala (sanjeev kapoor), how to make paneer tikka masala for similar recipes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup heavy cream
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
1 cup yogurt
Equipment:
skewers
frying pan
grill
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
- 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.
- Makes 4 servings
Step by step:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.Makes 4 servings
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