Fantastic Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

January 22, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Yummy Can't Say No Chicken Recipes at 8:25 am | (11) Comments »

Good morning, folks! Let me start by saying that I love Chicken Tikka Masala, especially with some garlic naan. Ooo, it’s just delicious, thought sometimes a little too rich.

This recipe I stumbled upon a few weeks ago & now swear by is the best Chicken Tikka Masala recipe I have found yet. I dare you to compare your fave recipe with this one. And if you find yourself wanting, please do share! Enjoy.

Ingredients:

1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 long skewers
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

What’s Next:

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 your 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.

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. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Eat well & Laugh often!

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11 Comments »

Delicious Naan Recipe - bFeedMe Said,

January 22, 2007 @ 12:15 pm

[...] now that we have that wonderful Chicken Tikka Masala recipe to hold on to & love tonight, we need a little Indian bread to go along with it. [...]
bo Said,

May 22, 2007 @ 4:06 pm

ADJUST THE SALT – You only need 1/2 tsp for the chicken and 1/2 tsp for the sauce.
lynn Said,

August 15, 2007 @ 10:49 am

I am on a low fat diet. What can I do about the cream??
manny Said,

October 2, 2007 @ 3:06 pm

I’m going to give this a try, the lemon and cilantro are the flavors I want to stand out the most. Its a shame that the marinade has to be discarded. Any of you think that it can be used for another batch of chicken?
Patel Said,

January 9, 2008 @ 2:42 pm

Chicken Tikka Masala “without” Garam Masala.
Hmmmmm….. Interesting.
Luci Said,

January 17, 2008 @ 10:00 pm

This recipe is from another site. . .and she left out the Garam Masala. It calls for a teaspoon of GM in the sauce. I made it tonight and thought it was delicious.
Jen Said,

November 10, 2009 @ 8:24 am

How many does this recipe serve?
jay Said,

November 27, 2009 @ 10:13 pm

anyone know the nutrition facts most specifically calories and grams of fat?
lidia Said,

February 28, 2010 @ 6:57 pm

instead of heavy cream, you can use 1 cup of soy milk with 1 tbsp. corn starch
lidia Said,

February 28, 2010 @ 6:58 pm

you can use 1 cup of soy milk mixed with 1 tbsp of corn starch instead of heavy cream
Rosann Said,

April 13, 2010 @ 10:28 am

Please adjust the salt on the recipe! This recipe calls for way to much salt! I am going to try it again with only a 1/2 tsp with the chicken and a 1/2 tsp with the sauce.