Chicken Tikka Masala
Chunks of tandoor-roasted chicken in a rich, spiced tomato-cream sauce with onions, garlic, ginger, and garam masala.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- chicken tikka (yogurt-marinated) (Dairy)
- tomatoes
- cream (Dairy)
- onions
- garlic
- ginger
- garam masala
- butter (Dairy)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- yogurt marinade on the chicken
- cream in the sauce
- sometimes cashew paste for texture
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionYogurt marinade, cream, and butter are all standard ingredients.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKTraditional tikka masala does not use wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in standard tikka masala.
Tree Nut-Free
Check with staffRestaurant versions often add cashew paste for creaminess. Verify.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in tikka masala.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in tikka masala.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in tikka masala.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in traditional tikka masala.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in tikka masala.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains chicken.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Yogurt marinade, cream, and butter are all standard ingredients. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Traditional tikka masala does not use wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in standard tikka masala. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Check with staff | Restaurant versions often add cashew paste for creaminess. Verify. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in tikka masala. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in tikka masala. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in tikka masala. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in traditional tikka masala. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in tikka masala. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains chicken. |
Key risk: The chicken tikka component requires a yogurt marinade — dairy is a structural ingredient before the chicken even enters the sauce. The masala sauce contains cream and butter. Restaurant versions commonly add cashew paste for richness.
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