Chicken Tikka Masala

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 cup fat free greek 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 1 teaspoon salt, or 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 ground cumin 2 teaspoons paprika 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 cup nonfat evaporated milk 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, and ginger. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat a grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
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, salt and evaporated milk. 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.

Serving Size: Serves 4.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 267.2
  • Total Fat: 7.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 75.3 mg
  • Sodium: 309.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 36.8 g

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