Chicken Samosa
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of crispy, golden-brown Chicken Samosas, a classic Indian-inspired snack that’s perfect for any occasion. These savory pastries combine a flaky, handmade dough with a spiced chicken filling featuring aromatic ingredients like ginger garlic paste, garam masala, and fresh cilantro. Each bite is bursting with bold and vibrant flavors, balanced by the slight heat of green chili and red chili powder. Perfect for entertaining or as a treat for yourself, these samosas are fried to perfection, creating a satisfying crunch. Serve them warm with a mint or tamarind chutney for an authentic experience that will leave your taste buds dancing. With just 40 minutes of prep time, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of Indian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup water
- 1 pound chicken breast, minced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups oil, for frying
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the ghee or butter and rub it into the flour with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Slowly add the water, a little at a time, and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and pliable. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
For the filling, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
Stir in the ginger garlic paste and green chili, cooking for another minute until aromatic.
Add the minced chicken to the pan, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
Season the chicken with ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
Continue to cook the chicken until it is fully cooked and no liquid is left in the pan. Stir in the chopped cilantro and remove from heat to cool.
Divide the dough into small balls, approximately 20, and roll each ball into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.
Cut each circle in half to create two semi-circles. Take one semi-circle and form a cone by overlapping the straight edges. Seal the edges with a little water.
Fill the cone with the chicken filling, leaving a little space at the top. Seal the open edge of the cone by pressing the edges together with a little water.
Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
Heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot over medium-high heat.
Fry the samosas in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Remove the samosas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve the samosas warm with your choice of chutney or dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 550.4 g | 706% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.9 g | 540% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 519 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 4250 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.6 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 170.3 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 1931 mg | 41% | |
*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.
