Chicken Tikka Masala

Step 1

Soak bamboo skewers in water.

Step 2

Thread chicken on skewers, and marinate (in the refrigerator) for an hour or so.

Step 3

Discard marinade.

Step 4

For sauce, melt butter on medium heat.

Step 5

Add garlic & jalapeno; cook 1 minute.

Step 6

Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala & salt.

Step 7

Stir in tomato sauce.

Step 8

Simmer 15 minutes.

Step 9

Stir in cream; simmer to thicken- about 5 minutes.

Step 10

Grill or broil chicken, turning occasionally, to cook through- about 8 minutes.

Step 11

Remove chicken from skewers; add to sauce.

Step 12

Simmer 5 minutes.

Step 13

Garnish with cilantro Serve with basmati rice, naan or pita bread.

Step 14

Note: You can make your own garam masala. McCormick also makes garam masala; it's available in super markets.