Description
Chicken Samosas are a crowd-pleasing snack that combines crispy pastry with a savory filling of spiced chicken and fresh herbs. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these delightful treats are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. With their golden-brown exterior and flavorful interior, every bite is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 10 samosa wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Dice the chicken into small cubes. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and green chilies; cook until fragrant.
- Add spices: Stir in cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Add diced chicken; cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
- Mix herbs: Once cooked, add cilantro and season with salt. Let cool slightly.
- Assemble samosas: Place about a tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper, fold into triangles, and seal edges with water.
- Fry: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry samosas until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes). Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 samosa (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg