Chicken 65

Chicken 65

Chicken 65 is a popular spicy and crispy chicken appetizer from South India.

Ingredients (4 servings)
1
Ingredient: Chicken (boneless)
Quantity: 500g )
Preparation: cut into bite-sized pieces
2
Ingredient: Curry leaves
Quantity: 10-12 )
Preparation: washed and torn
3
Ingredient: Green chilies
Quantity: 4-5 )
Preparation: chopped
4
Ingredient: Ginger-garlic paste
Quantity: 1 tablespoon
5
Ingredient: Red chili powder
Quantity: 1 teaspoon
6
Ingredient: Turmeric powder
Quantity: 1/2 teaspoon
7
Ingredient: Coriander powder
Quantity: 1 teaspoon
8
Ingredient: Cumin powder
Quantity: 1/2 teaspoon
9
Ingredient: Garam masala
Quantity: 1/2 teaspoon
10
Ingredient: Black pepper powder
Quantity: 1/2 teaspoon
11
Ingredient: Salt
Quantity: to taste
12
Ingredient: Lemon juice
Quantity: 2 tablespoons
13
Ingredient: Corn flour
Quantity: 2 tablespoons
14
Ingredient: All-purpose flour (maida)
Quantity: 2 tablespoons
15
Ingredient: Egg
Quantity: 1
16
Ingredient: Oil
Quantity: for deep frying
Nutrition / 100 g

Calories: 246
Protein: 18.6g
Carbohydrates: 10.8g
Fat: 14.4g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Preparation

1
In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken pieces.


2
Add ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, black pepper powder, salt, and lemon juice to the chicken.


3
Mix well until the chicken is coated with the spices.


4
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for better flavor.


5
Once marinated, add corn flour and all-purpose flour (maida) to the chicken. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.


6
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and add it to the chicken. Mix everything together.


7
Heat oil in a deep-bottomed pan or kadai over medium heat.


8
Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the marinated chicken pieces, a few at a time, into the hot oil.


9
Fry the chicken until it turns golden brown and crispy. Stir occasionally to ensure even frying.


10
Remove the chicken from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain it on a paper towel to remove excess oil.


11
Repeat the frying process for the remaining chicken pieces.


12
In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil.


13
Add curry leaves and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a minute.


14
Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan and toss them with the curry leaves and green chilies.


15
Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to blend.


16
Serve hot as an appetizer or as a side dish with rice or roti.