Shan Spice Chicken Tikka BBQ Mix
My roots being from India, I am no stranger to the local Indian markets in my hometown. When I came across Shan’s Chicken Tikka BBQ Mix, I have to admit I was intrigued. Chicken Tikka flavored entrees happen to be one of the most popular menu items at any Indian restaurant. Finding a box with a premade mix of all the spices needed to create an intricate Indian meal is the perfect shortcut for a procrastinator like me!
Following the directions on the box, I marinated my chicken in a marinade consisting of the spice mix itself, lemon juice, garlic paste, ginger paste and butter. Then I left the marinated chicken in the fridge for 1-2 hours. The chicken I then retrieved had changed in color to a deep red-orange and was ready for cooking. The marinade itself had seeped into the chicken and actually seemed like it had penetrated the chicken enough to get a full flavor.
After grilling the marinated chicken and serving it on plates, I waited for a reaction to see if my guinea pigs had realized I took a shortcut to making BBQ Chicken Tikka with the Shan’s Spice Mix. All I received were compliments for “such an excellent masterpiece”, and that “local restaurant will have something to reckon with if they ever taste” my chicken! I myself decided to try the chicken which smelled so succulent. One bite and I was hooked! I could not put down my fork until the entire plate was finished. I quickly retreated to the kitchen for more and saw a following which was not usual. Almost everyone wanted a second helping!
My rating for Shan’s Chicken Tikka BBQ Mix is an A+ all the way!
I love Indian food. Many generations ago, my ancestors lived in India and I have always loved the clothing, food and music. I live in a state that does not have much in the way of Indian anything and I was surprised to find, when I went back to IL to visit family, an Indian Market in O’Fallon IL. Well, I made my mother stop and I went in and started buying up a bunch of stuff! One of the items I bought was the Shan Spice Chicken Tikka BBQ mix, as Chicken Tikka is my favorite. Well, all I can say is that this spice mix is SUPERB! I have made it several times and just love it…so much in fact that I am having my mother mail me some more! I made some the other night and took the leftovers to work, now my coworkers have made me promise to bring it for our next potluck! I recommend this spice mix! (Try a dinner of the Chicken Tikka, Saffron Rice and some Nan, Paratha or Roti…YUM!)