Chicken Tikka Masala

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This recipe appeared in the Chicago Tribune (4/17/02).

Ripani Swears by it.

WW+ Points: 13 per serving

Calories 496.6
Calories from Fat 269
Total Fat 29.9 g
Saturated Fat 17.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 196.1 mg
Sodium 1338.4 mg
Potassium 879.2 mg
Magnesium 83.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate 13.2 g
Dietary Fiber 2.6 g 10%
Sugars 5.8 g
Protein 44.4 g

  • 4
  • 90 mins
  • 120 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs
  • boneless skinless chicken, cut in 1 inch cubes
  • 1 cup
  • plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons
  • lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons
  • ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons
  • ground red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons
  • black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon
  • cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon
  • salt
  • 1 piece
  • minced ginger
  • (1-inchinch" long)
  • 6
  • bamboo skewers
  • (6-inchinch")
  • 1 tablespoon
  • unsalted butter
  • 2
  • garlic cloves, minced
  • 1
  • jalapeno, minced
  • 2 teaspoons
  • ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon
  • ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon
  • paprika
  • 1 teaspoon
  • garam masala
  • (buy in Indian market)
  • 1/2 teaspoon
  • salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) can
  • tomato sauce
  • 1 cup
  • whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup
  • chopped
  • fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

Prep Time: 1 1/2 hrs

Total Time: 2 hrs

1 Soak bamboo skewers in water.

2 For sauce, melt butter on medium heat.

3 Add garlic& jalapeno; cook 1 minute.

4 Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala& salt.

5 Stir in tomato sauce.

6 Simmer 15 minutes.

7 Stir in cream; simmer to thicken- about 5 minutes.

8 Thread chicken on skewers, and marinate (in the refrigerator) for an hour or so.

9 Discard marinade.

10 Grill or broil chicken, turning occasionally, to cook through- about 8 minutes.

11 Remove chicken from skewers; add to sauce.

12 Simmer 5 minutes.

13 Garnish with cilantro Serve with basmati rice, naan or pita bread.

14 Note: You can make your own garam masala.

15 McCormick also makes garam masala; it's available in super markets.