Chicken 65

Crispy, fiery, and incredibly flavorful, Chicken 65 is a quintessential South Indian appetizer that packs a punch with its bold spices and vibrant colors. This recipe features tender, bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken marinated in a zesty blend of yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and a medley of Indian spices like red chili powder, garam masala, and turmeric. Coated in a light batter of corn flour and rice flour, each piece is fried to golden perfection, delivering an irresistible crunch with every bite. Tossed with fragrant curry leaves and spicy green chilies and finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon, this dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. Perfect for serving as a starter or pairing with warm naan or steamed rice, Chicken 65 promises to be a standout on your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Boneless chicken breast
• 100 grams Yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 2 tablespoons Corn flour
• 2 tablespoons Rice flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Egg
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 3 Green chilies
• 500 ml Oil for deep frying
• 1 Lemon

Directions

Step 1

Cut the boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well to coat evenly. Let it sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator for better flavor.

Step 4

After marination, add corn flour, rice flour, and the egg to the chicken mixture. Mix well to form a thick coating.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 6

Once the oil is hot, fry the curry leaves and green chilies for a few seconds until crispy. Remove them and set aside.

Step 7

Carefully drop the chicken pieces into the hot oil one by one, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 8

Fry the chicken until they are golden brown and crispy, approximately 6-7 minutes per batch.

Step 9

Remove the fried chicken and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 10

Garnish the fried chicken with crispy curry leaves, green chilies, and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1439.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5603.3

Total Fat 530.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 632mg	0%
Sodium 4222.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 17.2g
Protein 160.5g	0%

Vitamin D 96IU	0%
Calcium 416.7mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 2778.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.5%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 5.2%