Looking for a delicious appetizer for your next gathering? These Chicken and Cheese Sambosas are just what you need! Filled with seasoned chicken, mozzarella cheese, and wrapped in a golden crispy shell, these sambosas are sure to please anyone!
Why You Need to Try This Chicken and Cheese Sambosa Recipe:
- Full of Flavor: The blend of spices and the hint of pomegranate molasses make these chicken sambosas delicious! The combination of different spices create a flavorful experience!
- Texture: These sambosas have a crispy exterior that adds the perfect crunch!
- Versatile: Feel feel to experiement with different fillings like ground beef or cheese! You can also adjust the seasonings to your preference. The amount of filling in each sambosa can also be filled to your liking.
- Bake or Fry: You can cook these sambosas in your oven, fryer, or air-fryer!
- Can’t find Sambosa Wrappers?: Sambosa wrappers are often found in the freezer section at Middle Eastern grocery stores. But if you cant find them, egg roll wrappers will also work for this recipe! Instead of folding it into a triangle shape, fold it the same way you would for an egg roll!
- Freezer Friendly: You don’t have to cook all the samosas in 1 day! You can pop uncooked sambosas into a freezer bag, and freeze for whenever your ready to cook some. Thaw them out completely before cooking!
- The Perfect Appetizer: These sambosas are perfect on their own. However, they also go well with different sauces or condiments. Try sahawiq (a spicy Yemeni salsa), tahini sauce, or chutney!
What You’ll Need
- Chicken Breast
- Onions
- Vegetable Oil
- Cumin
- Ground Coriander
- Paprika
- Turmeric
- Garlic
- Ginger Paste
- Arabic 7-Spice
- Salt and Pepper
- Lemon Juice
- Pomegranate Molasses
- Mozarella Cheese
- Cilantro or Parsley
- Sambosa or Egg Roll Wrappers
- Flour and Water
I know, the spice list is a bit long but trust me on this! The variety of spices come together to create a perfectly balanced blend of flavors! Each spice contributes to the unique flavors of this Chicken and Cheese Sambosa. The blend might seem extensive, but it results in a delicious, savory sambosa!
How to Make the Chicken and Cheese Sambosas
This Chicken and Cheese Sambosas has 3 Main Steps!
- Cook the Chicken Filling
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute the diced onions and cook until they’re soft and translucent.
- Add the minced chicken and all the spices. Cook until the chicken is done (approx. 6-9 minutes).
- Stir in the lemon juice and pomegranate molasses (optional).
- Once the filling is cooled, add in the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Assemble the Sambosas
- Thaw the sambosa wrappers according to the package!
- Place a sambosas wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon a bit of the chicken filling into the center.
- Fold the wrapper over the filling, shaping it into a triangle. Use the flour and water mixture to seal the edges.
- Fry or bake them!
Tips for Making these Chicken and Cheese Sambosas
- Cool the Filling: Let the filling cool before you wrap it up to keep the wrappers crispy.
- Seal Tight: Make sure the wrappers are sealed well so the filling stays inside while frying/baking.
- Don’t overcrowd: Fry in batches to keep the oil hot and your sambosas crispy!
Why You’ll Love These Sambosas
If you’re anything like my family and I, sambosas are a must during Ramdan! They are a essential appetizer! Sambosas are not only delicious but they are nostalgic to our iftars (meal to break fast) during the month of Ramadan. They are savory bites, that are not only delicious but so versatile. You can fill them with just about anything – ground beef, chicken, potatoes, cheese, or even lentils!
In particular, these Chicken and Cheese Sambosas are a hit during iftars. They’re a favorite because they’re easy to prepare in large batches and perfect for sharing with family and friends. Oh, and did I mention that these are insanely good! With their crispy exterior and flavorful filling, whats not to like!
Made these Sambosas? I’d love to hear how they turned out! Drop a comment below or share and tag me in your sambosa pictures on Instagram!
Chicken and Cheese Sambosas: A Perfect Iftar Delight
Course: Appetizers24-30
servings1
hour30
minutesTry these Chicken and Cheese Sambosas—crispy, savory, and packed with flavor! It’s easy to make, perfect for iftar, and they are freezer-friendly!
Ingredients
- Chicken Filling
1 chicken breast, minced
1/2 cup diced onions
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ginger paste
1/4 teaspoon Arabic 7-Spice
salt and pepper, to taste
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pomegranate molasses, optional
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup cup chopped cilantro or parsley
- Sambosa Wrappers
3o Sambosa Wrappers or 30 egg roll wrappers
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup water
Directions
- Prepare the Chicken Sambosa Filling:
- Start by seasoning the minced chicken with all the seasonings, garlic, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses. Mix everything together until all the chicken is coated in the seasoning. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour if time allows. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the diced onions to the pan, and sauté until they’re soft and translucent.
- Then add the seasoned minced chicken to the pan. Stir the chicken often. Cook for about 6-9 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Allow the chicken filling to cool before adding the cheese and stuffing the sambosa wrappers!
- Once the chicken mixture has cooled, add in the shredded mozzarella and fresh chopped cilantro/parsley. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Sambosas:- Thaw out the sambosa wrappers (or egg roll wrappers) according to the instructions on the package.
- Make a simple paste by combining 2 tablespoons flour and 4 tablespoons water in a small bowl. This paste will be used to seal the sambosas.
- Place a sambosa wrapper lengthwise in front of you on a plate. Place a tablespoon of filling into the bottom left corner, then fold into a triangle and continue folding until the filling is fully encased in the wrapper. Brush on a little of the flour paste on the edge to seal the sambosa. (NOTE: You can also use egg roll wrappers. To stuff an egg roll, place a small spoonful of the filling into the center of the wrapper, brush the edges with the flour paste, then fold in the sides and roll tightly to seal.)
Cook the Sambosas:- Fry: In a deep pot or fryer, preheat vegetable oil until hot (or until oil reaches 350-375 °F). Once oil is hot, fry the sambosas until golden brown and crisp, flipping the sambosas half-way. Take sambosas out on a paper-bowl lined plate or on a wire rack to cool just slightly. Served best while still warm!
- Bake: Pre-heat oven to 400°F. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, evenly place the sambosas on the baking sheet. Brush both sides of the sambosas with vegetable oil. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until it starts to develop a light golden color. Flip each sambosa and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden. (Note: Bake time may vary based on the samosa wrapper/dough that you use).
Notes
- You can store uncooked, wrapped sambosas in the freezer. Simply place uncooked sambosas into a freezer bag, and freeze for whenever your ready to cook. Thaw them out completely before cooking!
- When filling sambosas, only lay out 1 sambosa wrapper at a time, and keep the remaining wrappers covered to help prevent the sambosa wrappers from drying out.
- When wrapping the sambosa, try your best to completely enclose the filling into the wrapper. This helps to prevent the cheese from melting out when frying.
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