Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
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

“The recipe Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala could satisfy your Indian craving in about 45 minutes. This gluten free, primal, and ketogenic recipe serves 4 and costs $2.22 per serving. This main course has 567 calories, 23g of protein, and 49g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up heavy cream, salt, ground cinnamon, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is liked by 11 foodies and cooks. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 53%, this dish is pretty good. Similar recipes are Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken in Creamy Tomato Curry: Chicken Tikka Masala, and Chicken in Creamy Tomato Curry: Chicken Tikka Masala.”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 4
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 4

Pepper½ tsp
Tomato sauce8 ounce8 oz
Cayenne pepper½ tsp
Cilantro¼ cup
Ginger1 tbsp
Garlicminced1 clove
Ground cinnamon1 tsp
Ground cumin2 tsp
Heavy cream1 cup
Jalapeno pepperfinely chopped1
Lemon juice1 tbsp
Paprika2 tsp
Salt¼ tsp
Chicken breastscut into bite-size pieces3
Butter1 stick, melted½ cup
Yogurt1 cup

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4 steps · 45 min

1
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.
2
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.
3
Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes.

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