Soy-Free Chicken Pakora

Discover the perfect snack with this irresistible Soy-Free Chicken Pakora recipe—a crispy, golden, and gluten-free twist on the classic Indian street food. Made with tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast coated in a flavorful batter of gram flour and rice flour, this recipe delivers crunch without the use of soy. The blend of warming spices, including garam masala, cumin, and red chili powder, combined with fresh cilantro and a splash of tangy lemon juice, creates a mouthwatering flavor profile that's hard to resist. Quick to prepare and fry, these pakoras are ideal for entertaining or enjoying as a comforting appetizer. Serve them hot with mint chutney or your favorite dipping sauce for a delectable treat that will leave everyone coming back for seconds! Perfect for those seeking soy-free, gluten-free, and protein-packed dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast
• 150 grams Gram flour (Besan)
• 50 grams Rice flour
• 150 ml Water
• 2 tablespoons Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
• 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces approximately 1-inch in size and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, and salt.

Step 3

Gradually add water to the dry ingredients while mixing, creating a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the chicken pieces well.

Step 4

Add lemon juice and chopped cilantro into the batter and stir to combine.

Step 5

Add the chicken pieces to the batter and ensure each piece is fully coated.

Step 6

In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat to 180°C (350°F). You can test the oil by dropping a little batter into it—it should sizzle and rise to the surface slowly.

Step 7

Carefully place the batter-coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 8

Fry the pakoras in batches, if necessary, for about 6-8 minutes each or until golden brown and crisp on the outside and cooked through inside.

Step 9

Use a slotted spoon to remove the pakoras from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 10

Serve the soy-free chicken pakoras hot with mint chutney or ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1433.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5853.9

Total Fat 529.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 430mg	0%
Sodium 5307.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 179.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 218.0mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 3070.5mg	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: 78.6%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 9.5%