Chicken Masala

Chicken Masala
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Recipe Type: Chicken
 
Ingredients
  • MARINADE:
  • 1 c plain yogurt
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 2 t ground cumin
  • 1 t ground cinnamon
  • ¼ t cayenne pepper
  • 1 t freshly ground pepper
  • 1 T minced fresh ginger
  • 1 t salt
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 long skewers
  • SAUCE:
  • 1 T butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 t ground cumin
  • 2 t paprika
  • 1 t gram Marsala
  • 1 t salt
  • 1 8oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 t cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, pepper, ginger, and 1 t salt.
  2. Stir in chicken, cover, refrigerate 1 hour.
  3. Preheat a grill for high heat.
  4. Lightly oil the grill grate.
  5. Thread chicken onto skewers and discard marinade. Grill 5 min on each side.
  6. For the sauce: Melt butter in a large skillet. Saute garlic for 1 minute. Season with 2 t cumin, paprika and 1 t 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.
  7. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve over rice.

 

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