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Chicken Tikka Masala

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"This is an easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala - Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice or warm pita bread."
Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 867 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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
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  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
  4. 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.

FOOTNOTE

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cook time, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 3, 2007 by EC 
I have visited 4 different Indian restaurants over the last 2 years (since being introduced to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 11, 2008 by MTV 
Excellent with the following changes--1) For medium heat, omit all cayenne pepper. Believe it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 23, 2007 by HAWESA 
This was sooo good! We loved it! I did make some changes. In the marinade, I used 1 tsp.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on may 2, 2003 by CALIMORTENSON 
Good grief! This recipe as written has WAY too much salt in it! My fiance and I couldn't even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by CHTHONIC1239 
This recipe was so delicious that my toes curled up, I fell over in a pleasure-induced coma,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 21, 2007 by LisaDee 
This is excellent, tastes just like at our local restaurant. I made the following changes: ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 9, 2007 by JANICER8 
We loved this. I did change a few things after reading a few other reviews. I only added 1/2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 20, 2006 by milpt 
My husband and I love this recipe. have made it 3 times in a month. I followed other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 5, 2006 by Robbie Rice 
We are making this for the fourth time, so needless to say, it's a great recipe with some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by SESSASMOM 
This was so salty, we couldn't even eat it! I should have salted to taste, but instead went... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chicken Tikka Masala

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 404

  • Total Fat: 28.9g
  • Cholesterol: 143mg
  • Sodium: 4499mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 24.6g

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