Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

45 minutes

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Details
  • Serving Size:   4
  • Gluten-Free:   True
  • Weight Watchers:   23 Points
Cuisine
  • Indian
  • Asian
  • lunch
  • main course
  • main dish
  • dinner
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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
Instructions

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

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