Chicken Tikka Masala (Sooo good!)

Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

·       1 cup plain yogurt

·       1 tablespoon lemon juice

·       2 teaspoons ground cumin

·       1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·       2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

·       2 teaspoons black pepper

·       1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

·       4 teaspoons salt, or to taste

·       3 boneless skinless chicken breast, 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 tablespoon salt, or to taste

·       1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

·       1 cup heavy cream

·       ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

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 on 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. Serve over rice.

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From the Recipe Shoebox (a wonderful website you should all check out!)

The ingredients:
1-1/2 lbs. pork or chicken, cooked and shredded
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup lime juice
1 Tbs. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 can (28-oz) green enchilada sauce
4 cups (or so) cheddar cheese, shredded
10 (8-inch) flour tortillas

Directions:  Combine honey, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder to make a sauce.  Add sauce to shredded pork or chicken.  Let sauce soak into the meat for about 30 minutes. 
Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray.  Pour some green enchilada sauce into pan to coat the entire bottom.  Fill tortillas with shredded meat and desired amount of cheese.  Roll and place seam side down in baking dish.  Pour remainder of sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle more cheese on top.  Bake uncovered at 350° for 30 minutes. Makes 6-8 servings.