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Creamy Chicken Masala

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
140 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Indian
Creamy Chicken Masala
Ingredients
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided, or more 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 paprika
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1
Mix together yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, a pinch of warm cinnamon, a dash of spicy cayenne pepper, a few grinds of black pepper, grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a spacious container.
2
Combine the ingredients thoroughly, then add chicken to the bowl and cover it with a lid. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
Heat up a grill to extremely high temperatures.
4
Lightly brush the grill grate with oil to prevent sticking. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard any leftover marinade.
5
Grill the chicken until its juices flow freely, about 5 minutes on each side.
6
Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and sliced jalapeño for 1 minute. Season with the remaining 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, a sprinkle of paprika, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir in tomato sauce and heavy cream. Simmer on low heat until the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
7
Add the grilled chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
8
Serve over steaming hot rice.