Looking for a simple Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe? This recipe for Grilled Chicken Tikka Masala is easy to make and tastes amazing. This recipe is easily customized for your love of spicy foods so that anyone can enjoy it.
Ingredients
Marinade:
1cupplain yogurt
1tablespoonlemon juice, from 1 lemon
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1teaspooncayenne pepper
2teaspoonsfreshly ground black pepper
1tablespoonminced fresh ginger
1teaspoonsalt, or to taste
3boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
Sauce:
4long skewers
1tablespoonbutter
2clovesgarlic, minced
1/2jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2teaspoonground cumin
2teaspoonspaprika
1teaspoonssalt, or to taste
1teaspoongaram masala
18 ounce can tomato sauce
1cupheavy cream
1/4cupchopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat a grill for high heat.
In a large heavy skillet over medium heat melt butter. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and garam masala. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
Add grilled chicken to the sauce mixture and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with garlic naan.