Koyla Chicken

Chicken smoked with charcoal

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

The Indian name of this dish sounds poetic to me, but the literal translation, “charcoal chicken,” does not sound very appetizing. This recipe uses a special technique for smoking indoors: A bowl containing a glowing piece of charcoal is nestled in a plate of chicken, some ghee is poured over the coal, and everything is immediately covered with a large bowl to smoke. The dish is really superb, especially served with fresh naan, and will always impre