Chicken Poppers
Crispy Chicken Poppers are bite-sized, snack bombs, that are perfect as appetizers. They are seasoned, and fried to golden perfection
Servings: 25 poppers
Calories: 90kcal
Ingredients
- 250 gm Chicken boneless
- 2 Potato
- 1 Onion
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
- 1 tbsp Chili flakes
- 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt as needed
- 1 Egg
- ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
Cook Chicken:
- In a pressure cooker add chicken breast pieces. Along with little salt and turmeric powder add water.
- Cook for 4 whistles and switch off. Allow the pressure to release on its own.
Prep Chicken for poppers:
- Add cooked chicken to a blender and grind them coarsely.
- Add the coarsely ground chicken to a mixing bowl. To this add cooked and mashed potato.
- Next add chopped onions, ginger garlic paste, red chilli flakes and coriander leaves.
- Also add turmeric powder, garam masala and required salt.
Shape the chicken poppers.
- Combine everything for even mixing. Pinch equal portions and shape them into small equal sized balls and put it in the fridge for 30 mins.
Breading
- Break open egg and beat well until fluffy. Spread the bread crumbs into another bowl.
- Now dip the chicken poppers into egg and then roll the balls in the bread crumbs.
Fry Chicken Poppers
- Heat a pan with oil for deep frying. Once its hot add the balls and deep fry the balls in a medium flame .
- Fry until its crisp and golden brown. Remove from the oil once its cooked and drain in paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve hot
Notes
Expert Tips
Uniform Size: Shape the poppers in to same sized balls this ensures all are cooked at same time and temperature.
Double Coating: For extra crunch, repeat the breading process.
Seasoning: We can also experiment with different herbs and spices for extra flavors. Feel free to experiment in both the marinade as well as breading for unique flavors.
Baked Chicken Poppers: For a healthier option, bake the breaded chicken poppers in the oven at 400°F (200°C) until crispy. Brush or spray oil as needed.
Air fried Chicken Poppers : If you do not like deep frying you can also try air fried chicken poppers. Follow the shape process until breading and then preheat the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 5 mins. Spray or brush oil over the chicken poppers. Now air fry them at 356°F (180°C) for 16 mins. After 8 mins make sure you shake the basket once and spray extra oil.
Serving Suggestions
Dipping Sauces: Serve with a variety of dipping sauces such as ketchup, Green Chutney, Mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing.
Serve as Sides: Pair with fries, coleslaw, lettuce or a fresh salad for a more filling meal.
Garnishing: Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for added colors and flavor. Add more chili flakes for a spicy poppers.
Storing Options
I prefer serving the chicken poppers hot for a crispy texture. As it cools down it looses its crispness and flavor.
If you are not serving immediately, We can reheat in microwave or air fry them for 2 mins before serving.
Do not recommend storing in the fridge. However we can store the shaped un cooked chicken poppers in fridge for 2 days or freeze them for a month.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.2g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 5.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 1.9g | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg