Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala
From recipezaar.com #25587
2 hours | 1½ hours prep
SERVES 4
• 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
Soak bamboo skewers in water.
For sauce, melt butter on medium heat.
Add garlic& jalapeno; cook 1 minute.
Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala& salt.
Stir in tomato sauce.
Simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in cream; simmer to thicken- about 5 minutes.
Thread chicken on skewers, and marinate (in the refrigerator) for an hour or so.
Discard marinade.
Grill or broil chicken, turning occasionally, to cook through- about 8 minutes.
Remove chicken from skewers; add to sauce.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro Serve with basmati rice, naan or pita bread.
Note: You can make your own garam masala.
McCormick also makes garam masala; it's available in super markets.