Crispy Chicken Pakora with Mint Mayo
Golden, crunchy Indian-spiced chicken bites fried until crispy and served with cooling mint mayo and fresh tomatoes. Ready in 15 minutes—pure comfort food.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp garam masala
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken into 1.5-inch bite-size pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix flour, garam masala, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- 3
Toss chicken pieces in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Heat 1.5 inches oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high to 350°F, ~4 minutes.
- 5
Fry chicken in two batches, 3–4 minutes per batch, until golden brown and edges are crispy.
- 6
Chop mint fine and stir into mayo with a pinch of salt. Serve pakora hot with mint mayo and cherry tomatoes.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board and knife
- shallow bowl
- heavy-bottomed skillet (10–12 inch)
- instant-read thermometer (optional)
- slotted spoon or wire skimmer
- paper towels
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