Chicken Tikka (Indian Dish)

[sania19]

Ingredients

    * 1 cup yogurt
    * 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    * 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    * 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
    * 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
    * 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
    * 4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
    * 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
    * 4 long skewers
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    * 1 tablespoon butter
    * 1 clove garlic, minced
    * 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
    * 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    * 2 teaspoons paprika
    * 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
    * 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
    * 1 cup heavy cream
    * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

   1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
   2. Preheat a grill for high heat.
   3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
   4. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons 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. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
I found this online and i like this dish most. enjoy it...

[sania19]

with pita or naan and also rice.

[bluebird777]

What do you usually serve with this? Sounds good!

[sania19]

wow that nice that you have tried chicken tikka before, hope you will like this recipe, and its very easy to make i personally think, what you say..

[margypops]

I have tried chicken tikka before I love it, I havent made it myself but I will certainly try , and use your recipe ...