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Pad Kra Pao

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

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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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Pad Kra Pao

Pad Kra Pao is one of Thailand’s most beloved street food dishes. You’ll find it sizzling in roadside woks across Bangkok, often served with a crispy fried egg (kai dao) on top.

That runny yolk mixing into the spicy pork and basil? It’s magic.

One pan. Big flavour. Thai street food at its finest – ready in 20 minutes using Shemin’s Thai Red or Green Curry Paste.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil (or to taste)
  • 100g Shemin’s Thai Red or Green Curry Paste (or to taste)
  • 800g ground pork
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tsp oyster sauce
  • 200ml chicken stock or water
  • 45g Thai holy basil (or fresh basil)
  • 4 eggs
  • Extra oil for frying eggs
  • Jasmine rice, to serve
  • Lime wedges, optional

Method

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the Shemin’s Thai Red or Green Curry Paste and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Turn up the heat to high and add the pork. Stir-fry until golden and caramelised in places.
  3. Add the sugar, fish sauce, light soy, dark soy, and oyster sauce. Stir well.
  4. Pour in the stock or water to deglaze the wok. Stir-fry until the liquid mostly evaporates.
  5. Add the basil and stir until just wilted. Remove from heat.
  6. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat a little oil and fry the eggs until the edges are crispy and the yolk is still runny.
  7. Serve the pork stir-fry over steamed jasmine rice, topped with a crispy fried egg and a wedge of lime.

Tips:

  • Get the Wok Hot – Don’t be afraid of high heat. This dish thrives on quick, intense cooking – it gives the pork that signature caramelised edge.
  • Don’t Overcrowd – If your pan isn’t big enough, cook the pork in two batches. Overcrowding can cause it to steam instead of sear.
  • Crispy Egg Secret – For truly Thai-style eggs, use a little more oil and spoon the hot oil over the top while frying. The edges will go bubbly and golden.
  • No Holy Basil? No Problem – Thai holy basil gives a peppery kick, but regular basil (or a mix with a few mint leaves) still works beautifully.
  • Turn Up the Heat (if you want) – Add sliced red chillies or a dash of chilli flakes if you like your stir-fry spicier. Or serve with chilli vinegar on the side.
  • Shemin’s Twist – Stir a small extra spoon of Shemin’s Thai Red Paste into the sauce at the end for even deeper flavour.
Serves 4

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