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Chicken Pakora

Fried with a mixture of fragrant spices and chickpea flour, this chicken pakora has a slightly nutty flavor and is gluten-free.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 275kcal
Author Ryan Beck

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground tumeric
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 2-4 tablespoon water
  • vegetable oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the chickpea flour, cornstarch, garam masala, chili powder, salt, tumeric and baking soda.
  • In the same bowl, add the cubed chicken as well as the onion, jalapeño, ginger, garlic, cilantro and egg. Toss until everything is coated. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until it makes a thick batter.
  • Add oil to large skillet or Dutch oven so it is at least 3 inches deep. Heat to 350°F. Add the thicken in batches, cooking for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and the chicken is done. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate before cooking the remaining chicken. Serve with some chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • Be consistent with the size you cut the chicken so it cooks evenly.
  • You can let the chicken marinate in the chickpea/spice mixture for an hour as it helps tenderize the chicken even more. I skip this step since I use chicken thighs.
  • If you want more heat, keep the seeds from the jalapeño.
  • Add just enough water so it forms a thick batter.
  • Fry the chicken in batches so you don't overload the skillet and cool the oil down. You want to cook the chicken quickly and adding too much at a time will slow the cooking process.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g