CHICKEN TIKKA MARSALA

CHICKEN TIKKA MARSALA image

Categories Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground garam marsala
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (optional)
1 teaspoons salt, or to taste
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 long skewers (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
3 clove garlic, minced
5 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons garam marsala
1 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

1.) 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. 2.) Preheat a 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. OR 2.) Melt some butter in a large skillet and dump maranating chicken into skillet. Cook on medium till chicken is 95% cooked through. 3.) 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.