Grilled Chicken - Tandoori Style

Step 1: Soak and Prepare Chicken

Place the chicken leg quarters in a bowl, add salt and water, and let it soak for 1 hour. 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 30 minutes.

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 30 minutes.

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, and grill for 20 to 25 minutes. 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 15 to 20 minutes 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!

• 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.

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

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