Grilled Chicken - Tandoori Style
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.
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
Plan Ahead
Up to 30 min of hands-off time you can shift to earlier.
- Step 2 · Marinate30 min
…oroughly over the chicken pieces, ensuring it gets into all the cuts. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
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
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. 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 for another .
Step 4: Prepare for Grilling
Place a grill rack on a plate and brush the rack with oil. Carefully place the 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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