Mayo Chicken Samosa

Name: Mayo Chicken Samosa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste; 500 grams boneless chicken, cut into small cubes; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon red chili flakes; 1 teaspoon chicken powder; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon mustard; 1 tablespoon cornflour; 4 tablespoons milk; ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon green chutney; 2 green chilies, finely chopped; ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese

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Indian

Appetizer

30 min

397 cal

Servings: 8

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

Tender chicken mixed with creamy mayonnaise, fresh herbs, and spices, wrapped in crispy samosa pastry and served as a savory appetizer or light main course. The filling combines sautéed chicken with ginger-garlic aromatics, a tangy mayo-cream base, and vibrant fresh chilies for an irresistible fusion dish.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 red onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste

500 grams boneless chicken, cut into small cubes

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon red chili flakes

1 teaspoon chicken powder

1 teaspoon vinegar

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon mustard

1 tablespoon cornflour

4 tablespoons milk

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon green chutney

2 green chilies, finely chopped

½ cup grated mozzarella cheese

Directions

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until aromatic.
Add the diced chicken and cook over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Season with salt and black pepper to taste during cooking.
Sprinkle the white pepper, red chili flakes, and chicken powder over the cooked chicken. Stir well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, cornflour, and milk until smooth and well combined.
Pour the cornflour mixture into the chicken, stirring constantly, and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the mayonnaise, heavy cream, and green chutney until the filling is creamy and well blended.
Fold in the chopped green chilies and grated mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed. Let the filling cool slightly before assembling into samosa pastry.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

The fusion concept is intriguing but execution exposes real constraints for a Charlotte weeknight. Ginger-garlic paste and green chutney push you toward an Indian grocer or the international aisle at Harris Teeter, adding a second stop; green chili, chicken powder, and the specific condiment mix are not reliably stocked at Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI. At roughly $1.80 per serving for chicken, cream, and mayo-heavy filling, it's mid-range for entertaining but the 30-minute claim ignores the samosa wrapping itself—budget 60 minutes if you're making pastry from scratch, 45 if using phyllo or store-bought wrappers. The dish works as a same-night app for a dinner party and will hold in the fridge for 2–3 days, but the ingredient hunt and assembly labor put it firmly in the "plan ahead" category rather than a casual weeknight rotation.