Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 8 ounce tomato sauce canned
• 0.5 teaspoon ground 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 cup heavy whipping cream 
• 1  jalapeno finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon 
• 2 teaspoons paprika 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 3  chicken breast boneless skinless cut into bite-size pieces
• 0.5 cup butter unsalted melted (1 stick)
• 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.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.
2. 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.
3. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.Makes 4 servings