Crispy Chicken Pakora Recipe

This chicken pakora recipe makes it easy to create a delicious and authentic Indian chicken recipe at home. These crispy, flavorful chicken bites are perfect for any occasion. I love making them as an appetizer, a snack, or a main course when I'm hosting. Trust me, this crispy fried chicken pakora will be a crowd favorite!

My Family Loves This Chicken Pakora Recipe

Chicken pakora is one of those dishes that I can't stop eating once I start. The crispy exterior and juicy, flavorful chicken truly make this one irresistible Indian chicken recipe. The combination of spices and the slight heat from the chili powder gives the pakora a depth of flavor I've honestly never tasted in any other recipe.

What I love most about this recipe is how simple it is to make. With just a few ingredients and under 20 minutes total, you can have a plate of hot, crispy chicken pakoras ready to serve for a delicious authentic Indian meal. How great does that sound?

Ingredients

I just mentioned you only need a few ingredients, and those ingreidents are:

• 0.5 lb. chicken breasts
• 6 tablespoon chickpea flour
• 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoon water
• 3 tablespoon cornstarch
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoon chopped coriander
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric, optional

How to Make Chicken Pakora

This recipe is straightforward and easy to follow, even if you've never made anything like it before. It's as easy to make as my breaded chicken without eggs, so you might want to check that out next if you want a simple flavored dish. Anyway, here’s how to make this deliciously crispy and spicy chicken.

Step One: Prepare the Batter

First, in a bowl, combine the chickpea flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, chili powder, onion powder, garam masala, and turmeric if using. Mix well util everything is well combined.

Step Two: Coat the Chicken

Next, add the chicken pieces, chopped coriander, ginger garlic paste, and egg white to the bowl. Gradually add the water while stirring until the chicken is well coated with the batter.

Step Three: Fry the Chicken and Serve

Heat at least 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken pieces in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy on each side. It takes me about 5-7 minutes to cook the chicken. Then transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve the chicken pakoras warm with your desired chutney. Mint or tamarind chutney are traditional favorites that pair really well with with this chicken. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Crispy Chicken Pakora

• Really soak the chicken in the breading so every inch is nice and coated
• Be patient and let the oil heat up until it's super hot before frying
• Cool the fried chicken for a few minutes on a wire rack to keep the breading extra crispy
• Serve the chicken on top of steamed Jasmine rice with the chutney drizzled over top 

How to Store Leftover Chicken Pakora

This chicken is best enjoyed fresh and hot, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, I like to use the oven or air fryer to maintain the crispiness of the chicken. About 5-10 minutes at 350°F always does the trick.

More Chicken Recipes

• Chicken parmo
• Sweet chili chicken
• Baked wings
• Chicken paprikash
• Chicken, sausage, and shrimp gumbo
• Qdoba chicken