Low Fat Chicken Pakora
Indulge in a guilt-free version of a beloved snack with this Low Fat Chicken Pakora recipe! Perfectly spiced and irresistibly crispy, these baked pakoras are made with tender chicken breast coated in a flavorful batter of chickpea flour, yogurt, and aromatic spices like garam masala, turmeric, and cumin. Marinated for ultimate flavor and baked to golden perfection with a light olive oil spray, these pakoras are a healthier alternative to the traditional fried version. With just a 20-minute prep and no deep frying involved, this easy and nutritious recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve them alongside mint chutney or a refreshing yogurt dip for a wholesome, protein-packed treat everyone will love! Keywords: low fat chicken pakora, baked chicken pakora, healthy Indian snacks, chicken appetizer recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 120 grams Plain yogurt
- 100 grams Chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine plain yogurt, chickpea flour, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, cumin powder, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
Chop the coriander leaves finely and add to the batter. Stir in the baking powder. Mix until everything is well combined.
Add the chicken pieces to the batter, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Place the marinated chicken pieces on the prepared baking tray, making sure they do not touch each other.
Lightly spray the chicken with olive oil spray to keep them moist during baking.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the pakoras are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve the low fat chicken pakoras with mint chutney or yogurt dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.9 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 4391 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 170.5 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2805 mg | 60% | |
*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.
