Chicken Pakora Recipe
Chicken pakora is a popular Indian street food that consists of tender chicken coated in a flavorful and crispy batter. This easy homemade chicken pakora recipe is gluten-free and uses a blend of chickpea flour and white rice flour for a better texture and taste.
Ingredients
- boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- chickpea flour besan
- white rice flour
- hot curry powder
- coriander powder
- salt baking powder
- finely chopped cilantro leaves
- water
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Start by heating the vegetable oil to 365°F in a deep pan or deep fryer.oil for frying
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, white rice flour, hot curry powder, coriander powder, salt, baking powder, and finely chopped cilantro.chickpea flour, white rice flour, hot curry powder, coriander powder, salt, finely chopped cilantro leaves, water
- Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, stirring well to form a thick batter. Let the batter sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Cut the chicken into small strips or chunks. Coat them in additional chickpea flour to ensure a crispy texture.boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- Dip the coated chicken pieces into the prepared batter, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Carefully transfer the chicken pieces to the hot oil. Fry them in small batches to maintain the oil temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Fry the chicken pakora until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried chicken pakora from the oil and transfer them to paper towels. This helps to drain excess oil from the fritters.