Chicken 65 Recipe – A Spicy and Crispy Indian Snack

Chicken 65 is a popular Indian appetizer made with marinated chicken pieces deep-fried until crispy and coated in a spicy, tangy sauce. It is a favorite starter in Indian restaurants.

Ingredients

For Marination:

• Chicken (boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces): 500g

• Ginger-garlic paste: 1 tbsp

• Red chili powder: 1 tsp

• Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp

• Garam masala: 1/2 tsp

• Cornstarch: 2 tbsp

• Rice flour: 1 tbsp

• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp

• Salt: to taste

• Fresh coriander leaves: for garnish

For Frying:

• Oil: for deep frying

For the Sauce:

• Oil: 2 tbsp

• Curry leaves: 10-12

• Green chilies: 2-3 (slit)

• Ginger-garlic paste: 1 tsp

• Soy sauce: 1 tbsp

• Vinegar: 1 tbsp

• Red chili sauce: 2 tbsp

• Tomato ketchup: 1 tbsp

• Salt: to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

1. In a bowl, mix ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, cornstarch, rice flour, lemon juice, and salt.

2. Add chicken pieces to the marinade and coat them well.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour for better flavor

Step 2: Fry the Chicken

1. Heat oil in a deep pan or wok for deep frying.

2. Carefully drop the marinated chicken pieces into the hot oil in batches.

3. Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oi

Step 3: Prepare the Sauce

1. In a separate pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add curry leaves and slit green chilies, and sauté for a few seconds.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until aromatic.

3. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, red chili sauce, and tomato ketchup. Cook for 2 minutes.

4. Add fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss them gently to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.

Step 4: Serve Chicken 65

1. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

2. Serve hot as a snack or appetizer with lemon wedges and onion rings.