No Grill Smoked Chicken Tandoori Recipe
This Smoked Chicken Tandoori is a perfect blend of marinated chicken that is cooked with a smoky finish creating an entire dinning experience. In this Blog post I am bringing this experience into your kitchen but with a Twist! Yes, you heard it right! Imagine yourself enjoying this mouthwatering Tandoori Chicken with perfect smoky flavor without even firing up a grill or a smoker. Sounds great, right? And there is no compromise on taste, for sure! By using simple ingredients and easy smoking technique we are going to enjoy the authentic taste without the need for grilling or an oven.
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs. Chicken Leg Piece Whole
- 1 Cup Yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp. Oil
- As Needed Salt
- 1 Small Piece Charcoal
Instructions
Chicken Prep
- Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly under cold water to ensure it is all clean. Pat them dry with paper towel.
- Make about an inch slits on both sides of each piece with knife that helps the marinade penetrate deep inside all the pieces to get the most juiciest and flavorful chicken tandoori.
Make the Marinade
- In a large bowl, add yogurt and whisk it to remove any lumps.
- Now add ginger-garlic paste and mix well until combined.
- Add lemon juice, tandoori masala and salt as per taste. Mix all the ingredients well to make thick paste like marinade. You can add food color at this point.
Marinate the Chicken
- Add all the chicken pieces one by one in the marinade and coat all the pieces completely with the help of a spatula or hand.
- Massage all the marinade well over all the pieces and make sure to rub the marinade inside the slits you made in chicken pieces to ensure every piece is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with cling wrap or a lid and refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 3 to 4 hours.
Pan-Cook the Chicken
- Take a thick-bottom skillet or pan, heat the pan on medium heat and add chicken pieces one by one in a pan but do not over crowd the pan.
- Let the chicken cook on low flame for about 25 to 30 minutes, while flipping them occasionally with the help of a tongs or spatula.
- When the water is almost dried and chicken is cooked 80 percent, add two tablespoons of oil and let the chicken cook for another 5 to 10 minutes on medium to high flame.
- Cook the chicken until it is tender and golden brown in color.
Smoking the Chicken
- Take a small piece of charcoal and light it either on a stove top or by using any other lighter. Light it for about 5 to 10 minutes until it is red and hot.
- Place a piece of aluminum foil inside the skillet and place the lighted piece of charcoal on the aluminum foil. Use tongs to handle hot charcoal safely.
- Drizzle a few drops of oil over the hot lighted charcoal that will immediately create smoke inside the skillet. Cover the pan with a lid to ensure that smoky flavor is infused well in the chicken.
- Make sure the lid is tight so that all the smoke is fully trapped inside. Turn the flame off and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes so that the smoky aroma is permeated through the tandoori chicken completely.
Serve
- Serve hot with fries, sautéed vegetables or mint chutney. Today, I have served this with sautéed vegetables to make it even healthier meal.
Notes
Cooking Smoked Chicken Tandoori at home is completely a delightful and rewarding culinary experience that actually brings the rich flavors of South Asian Cuisine to your table. Smoked Chicken Tandoori is a dish that is tender, juicy and rich in flavors.
This recipe will help you achieve restaurant-style flavors in your tandoori chicken that you are making at home that too with simple ingredients, available in every household. You can serve this dish with a variety of side dishes like salads, sautéed vegetables, mint chutney or even fries.
So what are you waiting for! Get you cooking stations ready and let’s embark on this flavorful journey of making delicious Smoked Chicken Tandoori. It is going to be a treat for your taste buds! Enjoy this homemade Smoked Chicken Tandoori and do let me know in comments about your experience.