Chicken Pakora

Crispy, flavorful, and irresistibly golden, Chicken Pakora is the perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion. Juicy bite-sized pieces of marinated chicken are infused with a medley of bold spices—red chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, and a zing of lemon juice—before being dipped in a batter of gram flour, rice flour, and fresh coriander. Each piece is deep-fried to perfection, creating a tantalizingly crisp exterior that locks in all the juicy goodness. Quick to prepare and ready in just 40 minutes, this Indian street food classic is best served hot with mint chutney or tangy ketchup for a crowd-pleasing delight. Ideal for parties, game nights, or tea-time snacks, Chicken Pakora is a must-try for those craving a crunchy, spice-packed treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
• 2 tablespoons Ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 cup Gram flour (besan)
• 0.25 cup Rice flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 0 as needed Oil for deep frying

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, salt, and lemon juice.

Step 3

Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat them with the spices. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Step 4

In another mixing bowl, add the gram flour, rice flour, and baking soda. Mix them well.

Step 5

Add water gradually to the flour mixture while stirring to form a smooth, thick batter.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped coriander leaves into the batter.

Step 7

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 8

Dip each marinated chicken piece into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.

Step 9

Carefully drop a few batter-coated chicken pieces into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan.

Step 10

Fry the chicken pakoras until they are golden brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes per batch.

Step 11

Use a slotted spoon to remove the pakoras from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 12

Serve the chicken pakoras hot with mint chutney or ketchup as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(863.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1735.1

Total Fat 42.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 425mg	0%
Sodium 3165.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.0g
Protein 192.1g	0%

Vitamin D 65IU	0%
Calcium 211.0mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 3013.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.5%

Protein: 45.3%

Carbs: 32.2%