Description
Shan Chicken Tikka Recipe and Seasoning Mix (50g) is a pre-packaged South Asian spice blend.
Manufactured by Shan Foods.
It is engineered to recreate an authentic, restaurant-style smoky barbecue flavor profiles for grilled or roasted chicken.
Key Product Highlights Clean Formulation: Packaged without any artificial food coloring or added preservatives.
Dietary Profile: Suitable for vegetarians. It contains high sodium levels (1,650mg per 8g serving).
Flavor Profile: Bold, tangy, and moderately hot with a balance of warming spices, citrus acidity, and tenderizing agents.
Allergy Guide: May contain trace amounts of sulphites, sesame, mustard, gluten, soy, and tree nuts.
Standard Recipe RequirementsAccording to the official Shan Foods Back-of-Box Instructions, one 50g packet is portioned to season a large batch of meat:
Skinless Chicken: 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs), cut into 8–10 large pieces with deep structural slits
Lemon Juice: 8–10 tablespoons
Oil, Ghee, or Melted Butter: 6 tablespoons total.
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Marinade: In a glass bowl, whisk the entire 50g packet of Shan Tikka Mix with the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of oil.
Do not dilute the mixture with water.
Marinate: Rub the paste thoroughly over the chicken pieces, making sure it penetrates into the cut slits. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours (overnight yields the best flavor penetration).
Cook: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto heavy-duty skewers.
Charcoal/Gas Grill: Cook over low, even heat, rotating the skewers regularly until the meat is cooked through.
Oven Alternative: Bake at 200°C (400°F) on a wire rack until fully tender.
Finish: Brush the remaining 4 tablespoons of melted butter or ghee onto the chicken pieces right before removing them from the heat source to lock in moisture.
Core Ingredient Breakdown
The blend features a complex mix of traditional spices and functional ingredients:
Base Spices: Paprika, Red Chili, Turmeric, Cumin, Black Pepper
Aromatics: Ginger, Garlic, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Aniseed, Brown Cardamom
Tenderizer: Dried Papaya Powder (contains papain, which breaks down tough meat fibers)
Acidity & Seasoning: Salt, Cane Sugar, Citric Acid (for tanginess)
BBD: See product prints.
