Chicken 65

Chicken 65 is a popular, deep-fried boneless chicken chunk usually served as a starter or quick appetizer in South Indian restaurants. It is prepared using marinated chicken with spices and deep fried.

Chicken 65 was originated from Hotel Buhari, Chennai, India in the year 1965. In this recipe, red chilies are one of the main ingredients but the exact set of ingredients for the recipe always vary and there are so many ways that chicken 65 is prepared in south India.

Chicken 65 can be prepared quickly and easily at home.

Ingredients

1. Boneless Chicken (washed and cleaned) - 250 gms (cut into bite size)
2. Kashmiri Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp
3. Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
4. Turmeric Powder - 2 pinch
5. Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tsp
7. Corn Flour - 2 Tbsp
8. Rice Flour - 1 tsp
9. Lemon Juice - 2 tsp
10. Ginger - 1/2 Inch (finely chopped)
11. Garlic - 4 (finely chopped)
12. Green Chilies - 3 (sliced)
13. Curry Leaves - 10 to 12
14. Red Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp
15. Red Chili Paste - 1 Tbsp
16. Black Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
17. Salt as per taste
18. Egg - 1
19. Cooking Oil (for deep frying)

Direction/Method

1. First, marinate the chicken with spices. Here, You can either use boneless chicken chunks or chicken with bones.
2. In a bowl, add 250 grams of boneless chicken, 2 teaspoons of ginger garlic paste, a teaspoon of Kashmiri red chili powder, a teaspoon of coriander powder, 2 pinch of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala powder, 2 tablespoons of corn flour, a teaspoon of rice flour, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, salt as needed and an egg into it.
3. Mix everything together.
4. Marinate for 30 minutes.
5. Next, deep fry these marinated chicken chunks.
6. In a frying pan, add some cooking oil for deep frying.
7. Let the oil heat for some time.
8. When the oil is hot enough, drop the marinated chicken chunks into the oil, one by one.
9. Fry them for about 2 to 3 minutes until they become nice golden brown in color.
10. When they have been fried enough, take them out and transfer them onto a plate (with tissue paper). Keep them aside.
11. Next, take another pan and add a tablespoon of cooking oil.
12. Let the oil heat for some time.
13. When the oil is hot enough, add 4 finely chopped garlic and fry it for few seconds.
14. Add 3 sliced green chilies and 10 to 12 curry leaves.
15. Fry them for a few seconds.
16. Add 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder, and a tablespoon of red chili paste. Adjust the amount of spice based on your spice level.
17. Add a tablespoon of water and mix them well.
18. Add fried chicken pieces and mix them well until they get coated completely with spices.
19. Toss them for few times and Chicken 65 is ready to be served hot.

Chicken 65 is usually served with onion slices and lemon wedges along with some drink and this recipe is perfect for any occasions.

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