SPICY CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA, GRILLED VERSION

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Spicy Chicken Tikka Masala, Grilled Version image

This is an awesome dish to make for company if they like chicken with heat. I would suggest doubling the sauce and serving with nan and basmati rice. I have also used low fat & FF yogurt and it works beautifully.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 -8 bamboo skewers, pre-soaked in water can substitute metal
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground red pepper
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced, with seeds for added heat
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Marinade:.
  • Combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, red pepper, black pepper, cinnamon, salt and ginger in a medium bowl or zip lock bag. Stir in chicken. Marinate for one hour.
  • Soak wooden skewers (can use metal) in water for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.
  • Thread chicken on skewers and discard marinade.
  • For Sauce: (double).
  • Melt butter in a large deep skillet over med/low heat. Add garlic and jalapeno, cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in: coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala and salt.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, simmer 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat until 5 minutes before chicken is done grilling.
  • Stir in whipping cream, simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile: heat grill to medium high or heat broiler. Grill or broil chicken, turning until done and no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from skewers and set aside. Add to sauce, simmer 5 minutes, and serve over Basmati rice.

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