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Chicken Samosa Recipe

Delicious, perfectly cooked, crispy chicken samosas are prepared with quick steps and simple ingredients, for bursts of flavor!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 12 Samosas
Calories: 43kcal
Author: Elle John

Ingredients

For the filling

  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 300 g Ground Chicken [Minced]
  • 2 Green Chilies Slit
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Salt [Kala Namak]
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala [or Chicken Masala]
  • Salt to Taste
  • 1 Medium Onion Finely Chopped
  • 1 Bunch Fresh Cilantro Washed and Finely Chopped

Slurry [Flour Paste]

  • 4 tablespoon All Purpose Flour you can use wheat flour if you don't have it
  • Water As Required

Other Ingredients

  • Samosa Patti [12 sheets] or homemade samosa dough
  • Oil to Fry

Instructions

  • Remove the samosa sheets (spring roll sheets) from the freezer to allow them to reach room temperature, so they can be folded without breaking.

Prepare The Chicken Filling

  • Add the ground chicken, ginger garlic paste, green chilies, and all the spices [black salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala or chicken masala] to a large bowl.
  • Mix well until you obtain a uniform mixture.
  • Heat up the oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.
  • Once warm, add the chicken mixture. Break the filling down with a plastic or wooden ladle, and cook it until it is done. This will take approximately 5-7 minutes.
  • Once the chicken is cooked and the spices separate from the oil, remove the frying pan from the heat and allow the chicken filling to cool down.
  • Once it has cooled down to a manageable level, add the onion and thinly chopped cilantro [fresh coriander] to the mixture. Once again, mix well.
  • This is your last chance to taste the filling and add salt to taste, so adjust the seasoning before moving on to the next step. Should you wish, you can add a little lemon juice too at this stage.

Fill The Samosas and Fry Them

  • In a small bowl, prepare a thick flour slurry by mixing water and all purpose flour. Set it aside.
  • If you are using samosa pastry sheets, lay a sheet flat and fold the first corner to create a 45-degree angle.
  • Repeat this once more, until you obtain a cone, with the rest of the wrapping pastry still flat.
  • Fill the cone with cooked chicken filling and finish folding in the same fashion, creating a triangular shape.
  • Once the samosa has been completely wrapped, seal it with some flour paste you previously prepared. As this will be medium-thick, very little will be required.
  • Repeat the same with all the remaining samosas.
  • OPTIONAL: Should you notice your corners are not properly sealed, you can dip them in the slurry, which will solidify as soon as fried, preventing the filling from escaping.
  • In a large frying pan, heat oil until 350 to 370 Degrees Fahrenheit [180-190 Degrees Celsius].
  • Once the oil is hot, drop the samosas allowing enough space in between each piece. Deep frying them in bacthes may be necessary.
  • Deep fry the samosas until golden brown, then remove them from the hot oil using a slotted spoon.
  • To drain the excess oil, spread the chicken samosas on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Continue this process until all the chicken samosa pieces are cooked.
  • Allow them to slightly cool down, then serve the crispy snacks with some dipping sauce, like green chutney. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage: You can store the fried samosas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or in an air fryer for a few minutes until heated through.
The nutritional value displayed doesn't take into consideration the oil used for frying.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg