Chicken Pops
Pakistani street-food chicken pops — small breaded chicken pieces, fried to crispy. Like nuggets but more spiced. Best with chutney or ketchup for dipping.
Prep Time
11 min
Cook Time
12 min
Servings
6
Calories
300 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Chicken750 g
- Flour3 cups
- Hot Sauce1 ½
- Tomato Ketchup1 ½
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
- Cooking Oil1 ½
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chicken750 g
- Flour3 cups
- Hot Sauce1.5
- Tomato Ketchup1.5
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
- Cooking Oil1.5
Instructions
- 1
Cut 1.5 lb of boneless chicken into 1-inch cubes. Marinate 30 minutes: 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1.5 teaspoons salt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- 2
Set up breading: ½ cup all-purpose flour + 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 1 teaspoon paprika + ½ teaspoon salt; 2 beaten eggs; 1.5 cups fine breadcrumbs or panko.
- 3
Coat each chicken piece: flour, egg, breadcrumbs. Press firmly. Chill 15 minutes.
- 4
Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F.
- 5
Fry the chicken pops in batches for 4-5 minutes total, turning, until deep golden and cooked through (165°F internal).
- 6
Drain on a wire rack. Sprinkle with chaat masala while hot. Serve with green chutney, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, or ranch.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Marinate first. Penetrates flavor.
- 2.Chill before frying. Sets the breading.
- 3.Don't crowd the oil.
- 4.Chaat masala while hot.
🔬 Why It Works
Chicken pops succeed with proper marinade (flavor through the chicken), proper breading (crispy exterior), and right oil temperature. Pakistani spice blend (red chili + turmeric + cumin) gives the distinctive flavor. Chaat masala at end adds tangy depth.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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