Chicken Tikka Masala

This recipe is my favorite Indian recipe so far... it tastes authentic! It's just like the Chicken Tikka Masala at my favorite Indian restaurant, and that's a first.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut in 1 inch cubes
Marinade
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2
teaspoons ground red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 piece minced ginger (1-inchinch" long)
  • 6 bamboo skewers (6-inchinch")
  • Sauce
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 jalapeno, minced
    • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala (buy in Indian market)
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
    • 1 cup whipping cream
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    Directions:
    1. Soak bamboo skewers in water.
    2. Thread chicken on skewers, and marinate (in the refrigerator) for an hour or so.
    3. Discard marinade.
    4. For sauce, melt butter on medium heat.
    5. Add garlic & jalapeno; cook 1 minute.
    6. Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala & salt.
    7. Stir in tomato sauce.
    8. Simmer 15 minutes.
    9. Stir in cream; simmer to thicken- about 5 minutes.
    10. Grill or broil chicken, turning occasionally, to cook through- about 8 minutes.
    11. Remove chicken from skewers; add to sauce.
    12. Simmer 5 minutes.
    13. Garnish with cilantro Serve with basmati rice, naan or pita bread.
    14. Note: You can make your own garam masala. McCormick also makes garam masala; it's available in super markets.

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