Name: Grilled Chicken - Tandoori Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 175 min
Yield: 2-4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 leg quarters Chicken; as needed Salt; as needed Water; 1 tbsp Chilli powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 lemon Lemon juice; 1/2 cup Curd; 1 tbsp Chilli powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp Garam masala; 1 tbsp Kasuri methi; 1 tbsp Ginger and garlic paste; a pinch Food colour; for brushing Oil

Ready in

175 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

40 min

Serving

2-4 People

Calories / Serving

~550 kcal

Recipe Summary

This recipe guides you through making delicious Tandoori-style grilled chicken. The chicken is first soaked, then scored and marinated twice with a blend of spices, curd, and lemon juice, before being grilled to perfection in a microwave oven.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Chicken 2 leg quarters
Salt as needed
Water as needed

All Ingredients - First Marinade

Chilli powder 1 tbsp
Salt 1 tsp
Lemon juice 1/2 lemon

All Ingredients - Second Marinade

Curd 1/2 cup
Chilli powder 1 tbsp
Salt 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Kasuri methi 1 tbsp
Ginger and garlic paste 1 tbsp
Food colour a pinch

All Ingredients - For Grilling

Oil for brushing

Tools You'll Need

Grill
Microwave
Oven
Bowl
Knife

Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps

No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)

⚠ Contains Allergens

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Soak and Prepare Chicken

Place the chicken leg quarters in a bowl, add salt and water, and let it soak for . After soaking, drain the water and make deep cuts into the chicken pieces using a knife.

Step 2: First Marination

In a plate, combine 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the juice of half a lemon. Mix well to form a paste. Rub this paste thoroughly over the chicken pieces, ensuring it gets into all the cuts. Marinate the chicken for .

Step 3: Second Marination

In a separate bowl, add 1/2 cup of curd, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala, 1 tablespoon of Kasuri methi, 1 tablespoon of ginger and garlic paste, and a pinch of food color. Mix all ingredients well to form a smooth marinade. Apply this second marinade generously over the chicken pieces, ensuring full coverage. Keep the chicken aside to marinate for another .

Step 4: Prepare for Grilling

Place a grill rack on a plate and brush the rack with oil. Carefully place the marinated chicken pieces on the oiled grill rack. Brush the chicken pieces with a little more oil.

Step 5: First Grill Cycle

Place the grill rack with chicken into a microwave oven. Select the 'Microwave + Grill' option, set the temperature to 300°C (approximately 570°F), and grill for . Once done, carefully remove the chicken from the microwave.

Step 6: Second Grill Cycle

Return the chicken to the microwave oven for a second grilling cycle. Select the 'Microwave + Grill' option again and grill for another until the chicken is cooked through and has a charred, golden-brown finish. Carefully remove the grilled chicken from the microwave.

Step 7: Serve

Transfer the hot grilled chicken to a serving plate and enjoy!

Pro Tips

• Ensure the chicken is thoroughly dried after soaking for better marinade absorption.

• Make deep cuts into the chicken to allow the marinade to penetrate deeply for maximum flavor.

• Adjust chili powder to your spice preference.

Recipe Variations

• For a smoky flavor, you can finish the grilled chicken with a charcoal smoke.

• Experiment with different spice blends to create unique flavor profiles.

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