Chicken Farcha
Chicken Farcha is a popular Parsi dish that consists of deep-fried chicken pieces that are marinated in a mixture of spices. For this recipe, we will be using a combination of besan (chickpea flour) and rice flour instead of bread crumbs to make it gluten-free and healthier. It is also easy to make and is perfect as a snack or as a part of a main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
228 kcal
Protein
18 g
Carbs
19 g
Fat
9 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast
250 gms (250g)
Besan (chickpea flour)
0.5 small cup (50g)
Rice Flour
0.5 small cup (50g)
Cumin Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Coriander Powder
1 tsp (3g)
Red chilli Powder
0.5 tsp (2g)
Ginger Paste
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Garlic paste
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Skimmed Milk Curd
0.5 small bowl (50g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Olive Oil
0.5 tbsp (7.5g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
In a bowl, mix together the chickpea flour, rice flour, cumin powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder.
Add ginger-garlic paste, low-fat yogurt, and salt to the mixture and mix well.
Add the chicken pieces to the mixture and coat them well. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Place the marinated chicken pieces on the baking tray and brush them with oil.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
Serve hot with
Community Reviews & Results
Kartik Kaur Chauhan
"Making this regularly for dinner, and Chicken Farcha turned out absolute perfection! Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Kavya Rani Thakur
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Rahul Lata Dutta
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Arisha Lata Banerjee
"Tried making this last night, and the experience has been outstanding. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will be making this again very soon."