Chicken Tikka Masala recipe

I just recently started liking Indian food and this dish is my favorite. I took a couple of recipes, combined ideas and tweeked them! Great dish with a nice creamy sauce with a medium spicey flavor. Tastes great with rice and garlic naan bread.

(Marinade)

1 cup yogurt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tblsp Garam Masala

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons black pepper

1 tablespoon minced ginger

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

6 breasts of chicken cut into bite size pieces

wooden skewers

(Sauce)

2 tablespoons butter

6-8 cloves of minced garlic

2 jalapenos seeded and finely chopped (you can leave the seeds for a hot, spicey sauce)

4 teaspoons ground cumin

4 teaspoons paprika

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

12 ounces of tomato paste

2 cups heavy cream

1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions:

In large bowl combine all the ingredients for the marinade. Cover and refridgerate a minimum of one hour. I like to do at least 3-4 hours myself.

Once chicken has been marinated long enough stick chicken on skewers and grill on medium heat for five minutes on each side. Let cool.

For the sauce melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. SAute garlic and jalapeno for about a minute. Add remaining seasonings, tomato paste, and cream. Simmer on low heat. Add grilled chicken and simmer for about ten minutes. Put on a plate and add fresh cilantro if desired.