Chicken Tikka Masala
This is an easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala--chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice or warm pita bread.
Servings per recipe: 4
Calories per serving: 404
Preparation time: 30m
Total cooking time: 2h 20m
Ingredients:
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 4 long skewers
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
- 1 In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 2 Preheat a grill for high heat.
- 3 Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
- 4 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.
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 28.9g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1592mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.3g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
| Protein | 24.6g | 49% |
| Sugars | 7g | |
| Vitamin A | 2432IU | |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | |
| Calcium | 206mg | |
| Iron | 3mg | |
| Thiamin | 0mg | |
| Niacin | 13mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Magnesium | 57mg | |
| Folate | 24mcg |
