Grilled Chicken Recipe Indian

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If you want a new take on grilled chicken, this is THE recipe to try. It’s super juicy, flavorful, and you’ll LOVE IT! Grilled Tandoori Chicken — Recreate this Indian favorite QUICKLY and EASILY at home!

Grilled Tandoori chicken (Indian style)

Indian Grilled Chicken Recipe | Grilled Tandoori Chicken 🔗

Simple & Easy Tandoori Grilled chicken made on Stove top using a grill pan.

Prep: 10min

Total: 70min

Ingredients:

  • 5 each Chicken Leg Quarters
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1/4 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chili powder (hot variety, for heat)
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili powder (mild, for color)
  • 1 tbsp Black pepper powder (coarse)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Tandoori Masala / Chicken Masala Powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala powder
  • 2 tsp Salt (kosher crystal salt)
  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 2 tsp Oil (for brushing)

Instruction:

  1. Wash and clean chicken leg quarters. Pat dry and set aside.
  2. Add oil which helps to yield a crisp outer texture when pan seared.
  3. Yogurt acts as a tenderizer and also helps to keep the meat moist and juicy while cooking.
  4. Add lemon juice, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri chili powder, ginger garlic paste, black pepper powder, tandoori masala, garam masala powder and salt.
  5. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for few hours, preferably overnight to soak up more flavor and to keep the meat juicy and moist.
  7. Heat a grill pan over high heat and place the marinated chicken legs leaving enough room between them.
  8. Cook and sear for 10 minutes over high flame. Then cover and cook for 20 minutes over medium flame.
  9. As it cooks it will start to collect steam on the lid, use all the water droplets to deglaze the pan.
  10. Flip the chicken to cook the other side. Brush some oil on top or use the juice from the chicken to baste.
  11. Again cover and cook for another 30 minutes.
  12. At this stage, the chicken will be 95% cooked. Flip again and pan sear for few minutes or until the masala browns.
  13. Brush with some butter to add more flavor and turn off once all moisture is absorbed. For smoky flavor – place chicken legs on a chapati wire roaster or roti jari and flame over direct flame on stove top or place a small piece of hot charcoal in a cup and place it in the pan along with the chicken. Cover it for few minutes which will flavor the chicken legs with smoky aroma.
  14. Serve as a starter or as a side for any meal!

FAQ

What is difference between tandoori and grilled chicken?

The chicken breast is marinated in yogurt before being grilled, which preserves the proteins and adds healthy nutrients like zinc, potassium, and vitamin B12. Yogurt is also responsible for giving the dish its characteristic smoky flavor.

Is grilled chicken healthy?

While grilled chicken is prepared on a grill after being marinated, a tandoor is a special kitchen appliance used in Asian regions. The key difference is that a barbecue is particularly adept at cooking meat, whereas a tandoor is frequently used to cook a variety of foods. WHAT IS BARBECUE?

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