Description
Learn how to make delicious and authentic Tawa Chicken with this easy recipe. Tender chicken cooked in flavorful spices on a tawa that will have your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
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For the marinade
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 cups yogurt
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For the chicken
- 2 pieces chicken leg quarters
- 1/4 cup oil, for cooking
- 3 green chilli peppers, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, cut into quartered slices
- Chopped parsley, for serving
Instructions
Marinating the chicken
- In a bowl, combine the garlic, yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and lemon juice. You’re looking for a smooth mixture.
- In another bowl, pour the marinade over the chicken quarters, ensuring they are well and evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking the chicken
- Heat a tawa or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the marinated chicken leg quarters into the skillet, setting the marinade aside. Cook, about 5-6 minutes on each side, until the chicken develops a nice char and turns partially golden brown.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook over medium-low heat, about 13-14 minutes. Add the chopped green chili peppers and lemon slices into the skillet. Increase the heat to medium and baste the chicken, an additional 2-3 minutes until completely cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you’re preparing this recipe with a traditional tawa pan, you may not have a perfectly fitting lid. That’s okay, any lid will work. I’ve even made this recipe using another larger pan as a lid!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Pakistani
