Chicken 65

 

Here’s a simple and delicious Chicken 65 recipe for your blog:

How to Make Chicken 65 (South Indian Style)

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Servings: 3–4

Ingredients:

For Marination:

500g boneless chicken (cut into small cubes)

2 tbsp corn flour

2 tbsp rice flour (for crispiness)

1 egg (optional, for binding)

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp red chili powder

½ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar

Salt to taste

For Frying & Tempering:

Oil (for deep frying)

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp chopped garlic

2–3 green chilies (slit)

1 sprig curry leaves

2 tbsp curd/yogurt (beaten)

Red food color (optional)

Fresh coriander (for garnish)

Instructions:

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

1. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with corn flour, rice flour, egg, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt.

2. Mix well so all chicken pieces are well-coated.

3. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (1 hour for best results).

Step 2: Fry the Chicken

1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan.

2. Fry the marinated chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy.

3. Drain excess oil on paper towels.

Step 3: Tempering for Final Flavor

1. In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp oil.

2. Add cumin seeds, garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for 1–2 minutes.

3. Lower the heat and add beaten curd (with a pinch of red food color if using).

4. Cook for 1 minute and then toss in the fried chicken.

5. Mix well so the chicken is coated with the curd-spice mixture.

Serve Hot:

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve Chicken 65 as a starter, snack, or side dish with lemon wedges and onion rings