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Crispy Indian Chicken with Burst Tomatoes

Chicken Tikka Traybake Recipe

Big flavour. Minimal effort. One tray. This easy Chicken Tikka Traybake is perfect for busy days in the run-up to Christmas - everything goes into one roasting tray.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

45 min

Serves

4-6

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Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste

Our multi-award winning paste will be your new secret when it comes to Indian cooking. 

Ingredients

  • 2 peppers, cut into wedges
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 700g chicken thigh fillets
  • 1 pot (100g) Shemin’s Tikka Paste
  • 150g natural yoghurt or 400g coconut milk (alternative option)
  • 100g broccoli
  • A handful of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 red chilli, sliced (optional)
  • 1–2 tbsp oil (olive or vegetable)
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • Knob of butter (to finish)

How to make Chicken Tikka Traybake

Prepare the tray

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the peppers, potatoes and cherry tomatoes into a large, shallow roasting tray.

Make the marinade

In a small bowl, mix the Shemin’s Tikka Paste with the yoghurt (or coconut milk if using). Pour half of the marinade over the vegetables, add the oil and a pinch of salt (if using), then toss to coat.

Step 3

Coat the chicken thighs in the remaining marinade. Do the same with the broccoli, then set the broccoli aside.

Step 4

Lay the marinated chicken on top of the vegetables, making sure everything is in a single layer. Roast for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Add the broccoli to the tray and return to the oven for a further 15 minutes. Check the chicken is cooked through — it should be piping hot with no pink in the centre.

Step 6

Remove the tray from the oven and add a knob of butter, allowing it to melt into the sauce for extra richness. Scatter over the sliced red chilli (if using) and serve straight from the tray.

Tips

  • Don’t overcrowd the tray – Make sure everything sits in a single layer so the vegetables roast rather than steam.
  • Chicken thighs work best – They stay juicy at high heat and take on the marinade beautifully.
  • More flavour? You can marinate the chicken up to 24 hours ahead for even deeper flavour.
  • Use what you’ve got – Courgettes, red onion, cauliflower or leftover roast potatoes all work well in this traybake.

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Crispy Indian Chicken with Burst Tomatoes

Crispy chicken is simmered with Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste, juicy cherry tomatoes, and plump raisins. Finished with a swirl of yoghurt for creaminess and a squeeze of lemon for brightness, it’s a one-pan dish that balances savoury, tangy, and sweet flavours beautifully.

It’s rich yet light, full of depth, and guaranteed to impress — the kind of curry you’ll cook once and immediately add to your regular rotation.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes (including prep)
  • Serves: 4
  • Calories per Serving: Approx. 500 kcal

Ingredients

  • 750g chicken breasts (or thighs), halved lengthways to make thinner cuts
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (or ghee)
  • 2 carrots, peeled & finely grated (about 150g)
  • 50g raisins (or chopped dates/apricots)
  • 200g cherry tomatoes
  • 100g (1 pot) Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste
  • 150–200ml water or light chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt (or double cream)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ pack (about 6g) flat-leaf parsley or coriander, roughly chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Cook the Chicken: Dust chicken with ½ tsp salt and the flour. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a heavy-based frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 1 minute per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Build the Base: Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Stir in carrots and remaining ½ tsp salt, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelised. Add raisins and cherry tomatoes, cooking for 3 minutes until the tomatoes start to burst.
  3. Add the Curry Paste: Stir in Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste and fry for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in water/stock and 1 tbsp yoghurt. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Finish the Chicken: Return chicken to the pan, coating in the sauce. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until cooked through and the sauce thickens. Squeeze over lemon juice.
  5. Serve & Enjoy: Drizzle with the remaining yoghurt, swirl through the sauce. Scatter with parsley or coriander and a crack of black pepper. Serve with rice, bulgur wheat, or naan.

Tips

  • Add Greens – Stir in spinach or peas at the end for extra colour and nutrients.
  • Nutty Twist – Sprinkle with toasted cashews or almonds before serving.
  • Prep Ahead – Cook the base (carrots, raisins, tomatoes, curry paste) in advance, then just add chicken and yoghurt before serving.
Serves 4

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