There are many types of chicken dishes in North Indian cuisine. But one recipe that is loved by all in the country is Tandoori Chicken. This dish is available in every restaurant, cafe and roadside. Plus, it also makes a famous starter at many parties and weddings. However, when it comes to making this dish at home, some of us might struggle if we do not have a tandoor or oven. But, even without these tools, making tandoori chicken is not that challenging. There are special tips and tricks to make Tandoori Chicken at home. Check out some of the tips below:
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Here are 5 tips to make Tandoori Chicken at home without oven:
1. Pan frying method
This is one of the most common and easy methods of making tandoori chicken at home without oven. All you have to do is prepare the base of the tandoori chicken and fry it in butter. Make sure to cook it on low to medium flame only, so that it gets cooked properly from inside. If you want to add a smoky flavor to it, take a piece of charcoal, heat it and add some ghee to it. Cover it with tandoori chicken, and your whole house will smell delicious!
2. Over the Gas Top
This second method is also easier. Here you will need a metal rack that you will need to place over the burner. Then brush it with oil and place the chicken pieces on top. Rotate them to cook them evenly from all sides, and your tandoori chicken should be ready in no time.
3. Microwave Method
This is the easiest way and it hardly takes any time. However, you will need a modern microwave with different settings. When your marinated chicken is ready, put it in the microwave for three minutes and let it cook. In this way the chicken gets cooked from inside and gets burnt from outside. Check it from time to time, then cook for a few more minutes as needed.
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4. Cook over the stove
In many traditional homes, people use a traditional fire extinguisher. Some of us may even use it to cook special curries. So, this time what about making some tandoori chicken on top of it?! All you have to do is wrap the marinated chicken in foil and place it on the stove to cook. Once done, serve and enjoy!
5. Air Frying
If you are one of those people who do not want to use too much oil or butter in cooking, then air frying is the best way. In very little oil, a thali filled with delicious tandoori chicken will be ready in minutes.
So, the next time you make tandoori chicken at home, keep these tips in mind!