Jul 13 2026
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Tik Tik Boom Recipe

Inspired by Molten Monkey
Time1h 30m
Serves4

House brined chicken, ginger pickled red onions, roasted red pepper, Tikka Masala sauce base. Topped with Avo Maria sauce drizzle.

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Ingredients

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House Brined Chicken

Ginger Pickled Red Onions

Roasted Red Pepper

Tikka Masala Sauce Base

Avo Maria Sauce

Method

House Brined Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brine

    In a large bowl, combine water, salt, brown sugar, black peppercorns, garlic cloves, and thyme sprigs. Stir until salt and sugar are fully dissolved.

  2. 2

    Brine the Chicken

    Submerge the chicken breasts in the brine mixture, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the chicken from the brine, pat dry, and cook until fully cooked (165°F/75°C). Let rest before slicing.

Ginger Pickled Red Onions

  1. 4

    Slice the Onions

    Thinly slice the red onions and place them in a glass jar.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Pickling Liquid

    Peel and slice the ginger root. In a saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

  3. 6

    Pickle the Onions

    Pour the hot pickling liquid over the onions and ginger in the jar. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Roasted Red Pepper

  1. 7

    Roast the Peppers

    Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Cut the red bell peppers in half, remove seeds, and place them on a baking sheet.

  2. 8

    Season and Bake

    Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt over the peppers. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the skin is charred and blistered. Remove and let cool before peeling.

Tikka Masala Sauce Base

  1. 9

    Sauté Aromatics

    Chop the onion, garlic, and ginger. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

  2. 10

    Add Tomatoes and Spices

    Stir in canned tomatoes, coconut milk, Tikka Masala spice blend, and salt. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until slightly thickened.

  3. 11

    Finish the Sauce

    Chop cilantro and stir into the sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Avo Maria Sauce

  1. 12

    Prepare the Avocado Sauce

    In a blender, combine the avocado, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt to taste.

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