Chicken 65 Recipe 🍗

Short Description:
Chicken 65 is a spicy, deep-fried South Indian appetizer made with boneless chicken, marinated in bold spices, and stir-fried with curry leaves and green chilies. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside — it’s the ultimate street-style snack!

📊 Recipe Details

• ⭐ Rating: 9.1/10

• 🧠 Difficulty Level: Medium

• 💰 Budget: $5 – $7 USD

• ⏱️ Cooking Time: 35–40 minutes

• 🍽️ Category: Non-Veg

• 🔥 Meal Type: Snack / Dinner / Appetizer

• 👥 Serving Size: 3–4 persons (serves ~15-18 bite-size pieces)

🧪 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – ~4-5 pieces)

• 🍛 Calories: ~280 kcal

• 💪 Protein: ~22g

• 🥓 Fats: ~12g

• 🍞 Carbohydrates: ~16g

🛒 Ingredients

✅ For Chicken Marination:

• 400g boneless chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp garam masala or chicken 65 masala

• 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar

• 1 tbsp corn flour

• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)

• Salt to taste

• 1 egg (optional – adds crispiness)

✅ For Tempering (Final Toss):

• 1 tbsp oil

• 10–12 curry leaves

• 2 green chilies, slit

• 1 tsp chopped garlic (optional)

• 1 tbsp yogurt/curd (optional – for juicy South Indian style)

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

🍗 Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

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

2. Mix well to coat each piece. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for best flavor).

🍳 Step 2: Fry the Chicken

1. Heat oil in a deep pan on medium-high heat.

2. Deep-fry the marinated chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy.

3. Drain on paper towels.

🌿 Step 3: Tempering (Tossing)

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

2. Add curry leaves, green chilies, and chopped garlic. Sauté for 30–40 seconds.

3. (Optional) Add a tablespoon of curd for extra flavor and cook for a few seconds.

4. Toss the fried chicken into this mix for a final flavor boost.

🍽️ Serving

• Serves: 3–4 people

• Best Served With: Onion rings, lemon wedges, mint chutney, or as a side with biryani or fried rice.

💡 Tips

• Double Fry: For extra crispiness, you can double-fry the chicken.

• Air Fryer Option: Spray lightly with oil and air-fry at 200°C for 15–20 mins.

• Avoid Overcrowding: While frying, cook in batches for even crisping.

• Color Tip: Add a pinch of red food color (optional) for restaurant-style look.