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Chicken tikka masala (refrigerated)
Creamy and mildly spiced, with a tangy tomato base and warm curry notes.
Lens analyzedRefrigerated chicken tikka masala is pre-cooked chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, sold in a sealed tub or pouch meant to be reheated rather than cooked from raw. It's a packaged shortcut to a dish that traditionally involves marinating and grilling chicken separately before simmering it in sauce.
Where it comes from
Chicken tikka masala is widely credited to South Asian immigrant chefs in the United Kingdom, who adapted tandoori chicken into a saucier dish to suit local tastes, and it later became one of the most popular curries across English-speaking countries. Packaged refrigerated versions followed once grocery chains began stocking ready-to-heat international dishes as a convenience category.
Buying it
Check the package for a use-by date and whether it needs to be heated in the microwave, oven, or stovetop, since instructions vary by brand. Look at the sauce through the packaging — it should look smooth and orange-red rather than separated or watery.
Storing it
Keep it refrigerated and use within about five days of the pack date; reheat thoroughly until steaming hot rather than just warm.
Keeps about 5 days in the fridge.
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