How to make smoked chicken by Mili Dutta

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a higher smoke point.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides sweetness at a lower cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos are a less expensive alternative with similar flavor.

Add chicken to a mixing bowl.

Add curd to the chicken.

Add chili powder to the chicken.

Add garam masala to the chicken.

Add ginger-garlic paste and chili paste to the chicken.

Add mustard oil and salt to the chicken.

Mix well and put it in the freezer for about 3 to 4 hours.

After 3 hours, take the chicken out of the freezer.

Heat a nonstick pan and add 3 tablespoons of refined oil.

Place the chicken in the pan and cook on low flame for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side.

Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the other side.

Once cooked, turn off the heat.

In a big glass bowl, place a small glass bowl inside.

Place the cooked chicken around the small bowl.

Burn the charcoal and place it inside the small bowl.

Add ghee to the charcoal and cover with a lid for 30 seconds.

Remove the lid and serve the chicken hot.

Cooking Techniques

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