No grill. No oven Roast Chicken Recipe
Recipe Summary
- This recipe demonstrates how to make a delicious whole roast chicken on the stovetop without needing a grill or oven. The chicken is marinated with a blend of spices, mustard, garlic, and lemon juice, then slow-cooked in a kadhai until tender and flavorful.
All Ingredients - For Marination
- Whole chicken with skin 1
- Olive oil 2 tbs
- Salt 2 tsps
- Crushed kashmiri chilli powder 1 and 1/2 tbs
- Crushed black peppercorns 1 tsp
- Mustard paste or sauce 2 tbs
- Garlic paste 2 tbs
- Lemon juice 2 tbs
All Ingredients - For Cooking
- Olive oil 3 tbs
- Hot water 1 and 1/2 cups (375ml)
Tools You'll Need
- Kadai
- Wok
- Tongs
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
Take 1 whole chicken with skin and pat it dry thoroughly using paper towels.
Step 2: Apply Olive Oil
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken and rub it well on all sides, ensuring full coverage.
Step 3: Season with Salt
Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of salt (or as per taste) over the chicken and rub it well into the skin.
Step 4: Add Chilli Powder
Add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of crushed kashmiri chilli powder and rub it well into the chicken, covering all surfaces.
Step 5: Add Black Peppercorns
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of crushed black peppercorns over the chicken and rub it in thoroughly.
Step 6: Apply Mustard Paste
Apply 2 tablespoons of mustard paste or sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.
Step 7: Add Garlic Paste
Add 2 tablespoons of garlic paste and rub it well into the chicken, ensuring it's spread across all parts.
Step 8: Add Lemon Juice
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the chicken and rub it well. Ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated with all the spices and marinade.
Step 9: Prepare for Cooking
Into a kadhai (wok), add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and heat it over medium heat.
Step 10: Place Chicken in Kadhai
Carefully place the chicken into the hot kadhai. Pour any leftover marinade masala over the chicken.
Step 11: First Cook
Add 1 and 1/2 cups (375ml) of hot water to the kadhai. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for .
Step 12: Second Cook
After , remove the lid, carefully turn the chicken to the other side using tongs. Cover again and cook until the water dries completely and the chicken is tender, approximately another on low heat.
Step 13: Finish Cooking
During the cooking process, periodically pour the juices and oil from the kadhai over the chicken to keep it moist and flavorful. Once the water has dried and the chicken is cooked through, turn off the heat.
Step 14: Serve
Transfer the tasty and aromatic roast chicken to a serving plate. Serve hot and enjoy the amazing taste.
Pro Tips
• Periodically pour the juices and oil from the kadhai over the chicken while cooking to keep it moist and flavorful.
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