Easy Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 3 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 20 min
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 t cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and chicken in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Refrigerate for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Thread chicken onto soaked skewers.

4. 4

   Grill until pink is gone on high heat, about 10 minutes each side.

5. 5

   Set chicken aside.

6. 6

   In a large heavy skillet, melt butter and saute garlic and jalepeno for 1 minute over medium heat.

7. 7

   Season with 2 t cumin and paprika.

8. 8

   Stir in tomato sauce and cream, simmer on low for 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Add grilled chicken, simmer for 10 additional minutes.

10. 10

    Salt to taste, and garnish with chopped cilantro.