Home made pork momo Cooking & Eating in village kitchen with family

Ingredients

• 1 kg Chicken Thighs (bone‑in, skin‑on) (cut into bite‑size pieces; skin left on for extra crispiness)
• 500 ml Vegetable Oil (high smoke‑point oil such as canola or sunflower)
• 5 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
• 2 inch Ginger (peeled and grated)
• 3 Green Chilies (slit lengthwise; adjust to heat preference)
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder (freshly ground if possible)
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1½ tsp Salt (or to taste)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• ¼ cup All‑Purpose Flour (light coating for extra crisp; optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

   Rinse the chicken pieces, pat dry, and cut into bite‑size chunks if not already done. Place in a mixing bowl.

   Time: PT5M

2. Marinate

   Add minced garlic, grated ginger, slit green chilies, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, and turmeric to the bowl. Toss to coat the chicken thoroughly. Let it rest for 5‑10 minutes while you heat the oil.

   Time: PT10M

3. Heat the Oil

   Pour 500 ml vegetable oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium‑high heat until a small piece of chicken sizzles immediately (about 180‑190 °C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180‑190°C

4. Optional Light Coating

   If you like extra crunch, lightly dust the marinated chicken with ¼ cup flour and shake off excess before frying.

   Time: PT2M

5. Fry the Chicken

   Carefully add the chicken pieces in a single layer (do not overcrowd). Fry for 4‑5 minutes on each side, turning with tongs, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 75 °C.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 180‑190°C

6. Drain and Rest

   Using tongs, transfer the fried chicken onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Let rest for 2‑3 minutes before serving.

   Time: PT3M

7. Serve

   Arrange the spicy fried chicken on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves or extra sliced green chilies. Serve hot with rice, roti, or a simple salad.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

1 g