Try These Easy Chicken Snack Recipes For Your Next Party

Let's admit it, planning for a party is not as easy as it seems. From decorations to song playlists, there is always too much on our plate. No doubt, there is always something left for the last minute, especially when it comes to food, right?

But don’t worry, we are here to help you!

Now, the idea of making something with chicken may seem like a daunting task to you. But, believe us, it is not!

Chicken is a lean, low-fat protein meat and because of this, it is touted to be one of the healthier meats that won’t put you at risk of high cholesterol.

It is incredible how you can cook this delicious meat in various ways. Not only luscious butter chicken in the main course, but you can also enjoy popcorn chicken or kebabs as your appetizers.

Hence, we bring you some fuss-free chicken snack recipes that can help you prepare a quick snack for your party, that too in less time.

Check them out!

Popcorn Chicken

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Want to prepare a quick snack for your party? Then, you have got to try this easy recipe of Popcorn Chicken!

Chicken Popcorn is a delectable appetizer that you can prepare for your loved ones whether you are hosting a kitty party or a game night. These bite-sized snacks will be an instant hit among your guests, trust us!

You can pair this yummy chicken snack with your favourite beverage and enjoy the loud crunch! Try this mouth-watering recipe by following these easy steps!

Ingredients

• 250 grams of boneless chicken
• 1 cup of bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon of garam masala
• 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 3/4 teaspoon of paprika or red chilli powder
• Cooking oil (for deep frying)

Instructions

• Start by cutting the boneless chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Try to cut them in uniform size as this will help in frying all of them equally.
• Then, in a small bowl, add ginger garlic paste along with black pepper powder, red chilli powder, salt, garam masala, and onion powder. Mix these ingredients well.
• In a large bowl, mix seasoning and chicken. Rub the spices all over the chicken pieces.
• To start making the popcorn chicken, arrange a line of ingredients. For this, take maida in a bowl, then pour the egg white in another bowl, and bread crumbs to another one.
• Place them next to each other. Also, you can use buttermilk if you don’t want to use egg white.
• Now, pick up each piece of chicken and lightly coat it with flour. Then, dip it in the egg next, and lastly, roll and coat the chicken pieces with breadcrumbs.
• Place the coated pieces on a wide plate. And repeat this process for each piece of chicken. You can also coat the chicken pieces twice to add that extra crunch.
• Now, rest the coated chicken for at least 15 minutes. However, if you are using buttermilk, then it is better to rest them for at least an hour. This step is very important as in this time the coating of bread crumbs sticks well to the chicken pieces. So, don’t skip this step.
• Next, for frying the popcorn chicken, heat cooking oil in a kadhai on a medium flame.
• When you feel that the oil is hot enough, check the temperature by dropping a small piece of bread crumb in the kadhai.
• Gently slide the chicken pieces one after the other in the kadhai.
• You can also deep fry in batches but just make sure that you do not stir them for a minute after putting them, it can make the bread crumbs disperse in oil.
• Deep fry the chicken pieces on medium heat till it is cooked through and light brown on the outside. Make sure that each piece is fried evenly by stirring them for a minute.
• Now, take the popcorn chicken out from the kadhai with a slotted spoon and put them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
• Serve your delicious popcorn chicken hot with Sriracha or Schezwan sauce.

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Chicken Gilafi Seekh Kebab

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Do you know anyone who has ever said no to those succulent, juicy, and absolutely yummy chicken kebabs? No, right?

So, why not include them in your party’s menu?

Seekh Kebab was originated in the Mughal era, but now they have taken over Indian cuisine with a storm.

If we talk about the word Gilafi, it basically means ‘covering’, hence, the meaning of this appetizer is ‘Seekh Kebab with a covering’. Usually, a lot of vegetables are used to cover the baked chicken mince in this recipe.

These kebabs are very easy to make and this recipe is perfect to prepare for your get-together this weekend.

Ingredients

• 200 grams chicken (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon of ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 capsicum
• 1/2 medium-size onion
• 7-8 garlic cloves
• 1 inch of ginger
• 2 green chillies
• 1 teaspoon of coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 2 teaspoon of mint leaves (finely chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of cumin powder (jeera powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder
• 1/3 teaspoon of chaat masala
• Salt as per taste

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Instructions

• First, in a large bowl, add 200 grams of minced chicken.
• Combine the chicken mince with chopped garlic, ginger, green chillies, and mint leaves.
• After that, add cumin powder, black pepper powder, garam masala, chaat masala, salt, lemon juice, and finely chopped coriander leaves. Mix all the ingredients well by kneading the mixture multiple times.
• Refrigerate the mixture for at least an hour to get marinated.
• Meanwhile, finely chop the vegetables - red and yellow bell peppers, capsicum, and onion.
• After an hour, take out the chicken mixture from the refrigerator and knead again.
• Divide it into small equal-sized balls.
• Now, take a skewer and with a wet hand, start to sew the minced chicken around them in a long cylindrical shape.
• On a large plate, mix the chopped bell peppers, capsicum, and onion and roll the skewers over them. Also, slightly press the bell pepper mixture while placing them over the Seekh Kebab.
• Next, preheat the oven or microwave at 240° C for about 10 minutes.
• Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place the skewers on it.
• Bake the Gilafi Kebab for 15-20 minutes but also check in between if they are done.
• Also, after 10 minutes of baking, remove the baking tray and flip the kebabs.
• Brush some pure ghee or oil on them and start baking again.
• After the kebabs are baked properly, remove them from the skewers and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
• Sprinkle some chaat masala and coriander leaves on top.
• Serve these mouth-watering Gilafi Seekh Kebabs hot with mint chutney and enjoy!

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