Chicken Doughnuts
In the world of creative cooking, there’s always room for surprises. One such delightful twist to the traditional doughnut is the Chicken Doughnut. Imagine the soft, savory goodness of chicken wrapped in a crispy, golden-brown exterior – it’s a flavor explosion waiting to happen. With their irresistible combination of savory chicken and crispy coating, chicken doughnuts are sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Chicken Doughnuts are a mouthwatering snack that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a fun twist on game day snacks, or simply craving something deliciously different, chicken doughnuts are sure to impress. Served hot and fresh from the fryer, these savory treats pair perfectly with your favorite dipping sauces. Whether you prefer classic ketchup, tangy barbecue sauce, or something a bit more adventurous like garlic aioli or sweet chili sauce, the options are endless.
Chicken doughnuts are a unique fusion of savory ingredients and the classic doughnut shape. The recipe begins with boneless chicken pieces, which are combined with aromatic spices like garlic, ginger, onion, and green chili, along with flavorful additions such as soy sauce and red chili sauce. This mixture is then blended to a fine consistency, creating a flavorful base for the doughnuts. The doughnut-shaped chicken patties are then chilled in the freezer, allowing them to firm up and hold their shape during frying. They are then ready to be crumb coated and deep fried!
Chicken Doughnuts
Course: SnacksDifficulty: Moderate4
servings30
minutes40
minutesDoughnut shaped chicken cutlets which are absotely flavourful!
Ingredients
Boneless Chicken – 250 gms, cut into small pieces
Garlic – 5-6 cloves
Ginger – ½-inch piece
Onion – 1 small, chopped
Green Chilli – 2
Coriander Leaves – a few
Salt – 1.25 tsp
Pepper Powder – ½ tsp
Chilli Flakes – 1 tsp
Cumin Powder – ½ tsp
Bread Slice – 2, edges removed
Potato – 1, boiled and cut
Soy Sauce -1 tsp
Red Chilli Sauce – 1 tsp
Oil for frying
For Coating
Egg – 1
Salt – as per taste
Chilli Flakes – ¼ tsp
Bread Crumbs – ½ cup
Directions
- Into your mixie jar, add chicken pieces, garlic, ginger, onion, green chilli, coriander leaves, salt, pepper powder, chilli flakes, cumin powder, bread pieces, potato, soy sauce and red chilli sauce. Grind this all together into a fine mix. Transfer this to a bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg, salt and chilli flakes. Add bread crumbs to another bowl.
- Apply some oil to your palm and take a small portion of the chicken mix. Shape it into a ball, flatten it slightly and then using your finger, make a small hole in the center to resemble a doughnut.
- Once all the chicken doughnuts are shaped, leave it in the freezer for about 30 min to firm up.
- Heat oil in a kadai. Dip each doughnut into the egg mix first, followed by the bread crumbs.
- And then add it to the hot oil to deep fry on medium heat till golden-brown.
- Fry these doughnuts without over-crowding the kadai.
- Serve hot with a side of ketchup or any dip of your choice.
