Chicken Pakora
Chicken Pakora is a crispy and flavorful Indian snack made with tender chicken pieces coated in a spiced chickpea batter. Perfect for entertaining or as a cozy treat, these golden bites are best served hot with mint chutney or tangy tamarind sauce, making them an irresistible appetizer at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 pakoras (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2–3 fresh green chilies (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix chicken pieces with chickpea flour, rice flour, ginger, green chilies, spices, and salt until well-coated. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil: In a deep frying pan, heat about two inches of oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the pakoras: Carefully drop spoonfuls of the marinated chicken mixture into the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Remove pakoras with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb grease.
- Serve hot: Arrange on a platter and serve with mint chutney or tamarind sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pakoras (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg