Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp butter; 227 grams tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 59 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 237 milliliters heavy cream; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 4 long skewers; 2 teaspoons paprika; 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 237 milliliters yogurt

Chicken Tikka Masala might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains roughly 23g of protein, 30g of fat, and a total of 400 calories. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine. A mixture of yogurt, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the ground cumin you could follow this main course with the Moroccan Chocolate Mousse as a dessert.

Instructions

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.

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Black Pepper

Lemon Juice

Cinnamon

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Whole Chicken

Ginger

Yogurt

Cumin

Salt

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Bowl

Preheat a grill for high heat.

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Grill

Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.

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Marinade

Whole Chicken

Cooking Oil

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Skewers

Grill

Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.

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Butter

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Frying Pan

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.

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Tomato Sauce

Jalapeno Pepper

Paprika

Garlic

Cream

Cumin

Sauce

Salt

Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes.

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Grilled Chicken

Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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Fresh Cilantro

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Servings:

2teaspoons

freshly ground black pepper 1Tbsp

butter 227grams

tomato sauce 2teaspoons

cayenne pepper 59milliliters

chopped fresh cilantro 1Tbsp

minced fresh ginger 1clove

garlic, minced 1teaspoon

ground cinnamon 2teaspoons

ground cumin 237milliliters

heavy cream 1

jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1Tbsp

lemon juice 4

long skewers 2teaspoons

paprika 3teaspoons

salt, or to taste 3

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 237milliliters

yogurt

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling are great choices for Asian. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The David & Nadia Chenin Blanc with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 36 dollars per bottle.