Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

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

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• grill
• skewers

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.
5. 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.
6. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.