🍗✨ Crispy Chicken Pakora ✨🍗

Golden, Crispy & Irresistibly Flavorful in Just 20 Minutes!

If you’re craving a quick, crunchy snack packed with bold spices, this Chicken Pakora is the perfect recipe. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in aromatic spices, coated in a light chickpea flour batter, and fried until perfectly golden and crispy. Ideal as an appetizer, party snack, or served with your favorite dipping sauce.

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🛒 Ingredients

🍗 For the Chicken

* 500 g (1 lb) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

* 1 cup chickpea flour (gram flour/besan)

* 2 tablespoons rice flour or cornstarch (for extra crispiness)

* 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste

* 1 teaspoon paprika

* 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder

* ½ teaspoon turmeric

* 1 teaspoon ground cumin

* 1 teaspoon ground coriander

* ½ teaspoon garam masala

* 1 teaspoon salt

* ½ teaspoon black pepper

* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

* 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)

* 2–3 tablespoons water (if needed)

* Oil for deep frying

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the ginger-garlic paste, paprika, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, salt, black pepper, cilantro, and green chili. Mix well.

2️⃣ Prepare the Batter

Add the chickpea flour and rice flour directly to the chicken. Mix until every piece is well coated. Add a little water only if necessary to create a thick coating.

3️⃣ Heat the Oil

Heat oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F).

4️⃣ Fry Until Crispy

Carefully drop the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil in small batches. Fry for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown, crispy, and fully cooked.

5️⃣ Drain & Garnish

Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

* 🥣 Mint yogurt chutney

* 🍅 Spicy ketchup

* 🌶️ Sweet chili sauce

* 🍋 Fresh lemon wedges

* 🥗 Onion rings and cucumber salad

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👨‍🍳 Pro Tips

✨ Use chicken thighs for extra juicy pakoras.

🌾 Rice flour adds an extra crispy texture.

🔥 Fry in small batches to maintain the oil temperature.

🧄 Marinate the chicken for 20–30 minutes for deeper flavor.

🍗 Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

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📊 Nutrition (Per Serving)

* 🔥 Calories: 360

* 💪 Protein: 28 g

* 🍞 Carbohydrates: 18 g

* 🥑 Fat: 18 g

* 🌾 Fiber: 3 g

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Ready in only 20 minutes

✅ Extra crispy outside and juicy inside

✅ Packed with authentic Indian-inspired spices

✅ Perfect for parties, game nights, and family gatherings

✅ Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients