Chicken Tikka Masala

This was a recipe that Dad and Dan found online one evening, and “voila!” an instant family favorite was born!

ingredients

1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger or 2 teaspoons ground ginger
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic minced
1 jalapeno finely chopped
2 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons salt
1, 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

directions

In large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 1 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover and refrigerate one hour. Preheat a grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken until juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Melt butter in large heavy skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream, simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken and simmer 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Source: Dad and Dan