Description
Easy Chicken Bread Pockets are a delightful and crispy snack made with a flavorful chicken and green pea filling enclosed in golden deep-fried bread pockets. Perfect for appetizers or tea-time treats, these pockets combine spiced chicken masala with crunchy outer bread, making them irresistibly tasty and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 2 Onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste
- ½ Tomato, chopped
- ½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tsp Tomato ketchup
- 2 tsp Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Chicken, boiled and shredded
- ½ cup Green peas (frozen)
- Salt to taste
- Oil for cooking and deep frying
Bread Pocket Ingredients
- 10 Bread slices
- 1½ cups Bread crumbs
- 1 Egg, beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan. Sauté the chopped onions until softened and golden brown. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant. Add the chopped tomatoes and continue to cook until they are soft and mushy.
- Add Spices and Sauces: Mix in the Kashmiri chili powder and turmeric powder thoroughly. Then add the tomato ketchup and mayonnaise, stirring well to combine all the flavors.
- Cook Vegetables and Chicken: Toss in the frozen green peas and sauté briefly to incorporate. Add the boiled and shredded chicken pieces, mixing well so they are coated evenly with the masala. Turn off the heat and set the filling aside to cool.
- Prepare Bread Circles: Remove crusts from the bread slices. Stack two slices and flatten them with a rolling pin. Use a cookie cutter or a large lid to cut out circles from the flattened bread. Save leftover bread pieces for breadcrumbs.
- Coat Bread Circles: Dip each cut bread circle into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs, ensuring even coverage.
- Deep Fry Bread Circles: Heat oil in a wok or deep frying pan. Deep fry the coated bread circles until they puff up and turn golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels to eliminate excess oil.
- Assemble the Bread Pockets: Once cooled, carefully cut each fried bread circle in the center to form a pocket. Stuff each pocket with the prepared chicken filling and some chopped tomatoes for freshness.
- Serve: Serve the hot chicken bread pockets immediately and enjoy this crispy, savory treat.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked and shredded finely for best filling consistency.
- Be careful while frying to avoid burning the bread pockets; fry on medium heat for an even golden color.
- Use fresh ingredients for the filling to enhance flavor.
- Leftover bread crusts can be dried and crushed to make the breadcrumbs.
- These pockets are best served hot to enjoy the crispy exterior and warm filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Chicken bread pockets, crispy bread snacks, chicken filling, deep-fried snacks, Indian appetizer
