Chicken Tandoori without Oven
Enjoy flavourful Chicken Tandoori without an oven! Marinated in aromatic spices and cooked to perfection on a stovetop or grill, this recipe delivers the same smoky, charred taste as traditional tandoori.

- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Legs
- 100 g Yoghurt
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Tandoori Masala
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves
Instructions
- 1
Cut slits in the chicken legs to help the marinade absorb better.
- 2
In a bowl, add the ingredients. Mix well until fully combined.
- 3
Add the chicken legs to the bowl, ensuring they are fully coated in the marinade. Cover and let it marinate for at least 1 hour for the best flavour.
- 4
Heat up a grill pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
- 5
Place the marinated chicken legs onto the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side. Keep turning the chicken occasionally to ensure even cooking and to prevent burning.
- 6
Once fully cooked and slightly charred, remove from the pan and serve hot.