Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• •½ teaspoon pepper
• •8 ounces tomato sauce
• •½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• •¼ cup cilantro
• •1 tablespoon ginger
• •1 clove garlic
• •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •2 teaspoons ground cumin
• •1 cup heavy cream
• •1 jalapeno pepper
• •1 tablespoon lemon juice
• •2 teaspoons paprika
• •¼ teaspoon salt
• •3 chicken breasts
• •½ cup butter
• •1 cup yogurt

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1In 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.
2. 2Preheat 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.
3. 3Saute 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.
4. 4Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. 5Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Makes 4 servings