chicken tikka masala

Ingredients:

Marinade:

1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Garam masala
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt
3 chicken breasts, cut into one inch cubes

Sauce:

1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 jalapeño pepper, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Garam masala
1/2 teaspoons salt, to taste
1 1/4 cups tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped plus more for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine marinade ingredients, Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour
2. Preheat broiler, line a baking pan with foil, and skewer marinated chicken
3. Broil chicken until cooked through, about five minutes, remove chicken from skewers and set aside
4. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat
5. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute, add cumin, paprika, Garam masala, cilantro, and salt
6. Turn heat to low, stir in tomato sauce and cream, cook on a very low simmer until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes
7. Add cooked chicken, cook for 10 minutes, season with salt if necessary
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro, serve over basmati rice