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Gunpowder Potatoes

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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Gunpowder Potatoes

Transform your meals with these irresistible crispy potatoes, tossed in fragrant cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds, and finished with a zesty lime-garlic butter and Shemin’s Signature Spices.

Every bite is a perfect balance of crunch, heat, and freshness. Whether as a side dish or paired with lamb, these potatoes are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Total Cooking Time (Including Prep): About 25–30 minutes

Calories per Serving: 189

Vegetarian / Vegan

Ingredients

 

Method

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Boil a large pan of salted water. Add the potatoes and cook until just tender, about 12–15 minutes. Drain and allow to dry in a colander for about a minute. Toss them in the oil and place in a roasting tin.
  2. Toast and Crush Seeds: While the potatoes are boiling, toast the Shemin’s Cumin Seeds, Shemin’s Coriander Seeds, and fennel seeds in a hot dry frying pan for 1 minute or until fragrant. Crush the toasted seeds.
  3. Grill the Potatoes: Preheat a grill to high. Grill the potatoes on each side until golden and crispy.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add the crushed seeds and grilled potatoes into a  bowl. Mix in the finely chopped spring onions, coriander leaves, and green chillies. Season with salt.
  5. Add Flavourings: Melt the butter with the garlic. Add lime juice. Add the Shemin’s Garam Masala and Shemin’s Chaat Masala to the butter. Stir to combine. Add to the potatoes and mix.

Tips:

  1. For Extra Crispiness: After boiling, slightly flatten the potatoes with the back of a spoon before roasting. This increases surface area, helping them crisp up beautifully. You can also cut them in half and do this.
  2. Adjust Spice Levels: If you’re serving guests, offer the chillies on the side or reduce the amount to suit varied spice preferences.
  3. Flavour Infusion: Let the potatoes sit for a few minutes after mixing in the masalas to allow the flavours to develop before serving.
  4. Make Ahead: You can prepare the boiled and grilled potatoes a few hours in advance, then reheat and toss them in the spices just before serving.
  5. Vegan Version: For a vegan alternative, simply substitute the 25g butter with 2 tbsp of vegan butter or olive oil. Follow the same instructions to achieve a delicious plant-based version of this recipe.
Serves 4

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