Indian Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

From: Rochelle

I got this recipe from my friend Kate at a Favorite Things party. Wow! I can see why it is one of her favorite things! This actually tastes authentic. We LOVED it!! Yummy!

Marinade:

1 Cup	Plain Yogurt
1 Tablespoon	Lemon Juice
2 teaspoons	Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon	Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon	Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon	Black Pepper
2 teaspoon	Ground Ginger (I used fresh)
1 teaspoon	Salt
3	Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

Combine all marinade ingredients, then pour over chicken and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Grill or cook chicken and discard marinade. Cut or shred chicken to prepare for sauce.

Sauce:

1 Tablespoon	Butter
1/2	Onion- Slivered
1 Clove	Garlic-Minced
2 teaspoons	Ground Cumin
2 teaspoons	Paprika
1/2 teaspoon	Salt
2 (8oz) Cans	Tomato Sauce
1 Pint	Cream
1/4 Cup	Cilantro-chopped
1	Jalapeño Pepper- finely chopped, if desired

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and caramelize until soft and brown. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add cumin, paprika, jalapeño, and salt and toast the spices for less than a minute. Stir in tomato sauce and cream while it is on low heat. Simmer on low until it thickens (about 20 minutes). Add cooked chicken and simmer 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and add a little plane yogurt or sour cream. Serve over hot rice! Yum!