Chicken 65

Chicken 65

Chicken 65 is a spicy, deep-fried chicken dish originating from Chennai, Kerala India, as a snack, entree, or quick snack. The flavor of the dish comes from ginger, cayenne pepper, mustard powder and vinegar although the exact recipe can vary. It can be prepared using chicken on or off the bone. It is one of the best entrees that people choose before main course. Here is the recipe with which you can make Chicken 65 at home, Restaurant style

Ingredients:::

Ingredients

 For the marinade:

• Boneless Chicken     - 1/2 kg (15-20 small bite size pieces)
• Ginger Garlic Paste  -     1 tsp
• Coriander Powder  - 2 tsp
• Red Chili Powder  -   3 tsp
• Pepper Powder (optional) - 1/4 tsp
• Cumin Powder     -    1/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder -   1 pinch
• Corn Flour -   2 tsp
• Rice Flour   -  3/4 tsp
• Red Food Color    -    1/4 tsp
• Lemon Juice   -    1 tbsp
• Egg    -  1
• Salt  -   As needed 

Other ingredients:

• Oil -  2-3 tblsp
• Curry Leaves -    1/4 cup
• Green Chilies   -     2
• Raw onion slices, to season  -   1-2
• Lemon, just to season   -     1/2 wedge

 Method:::

1. Wash the chicken pieces and dry them.
2. Mix all the ingredients listed under 'For the marinade' and mix well.
3. Allow it to rest for 2 hours at least - the more resting time the softer the chicken 65 will be.
4. Heat 4 tsp oil in a sauce pan and add slit chillies, yogurt, garam masala, red color, little salt and the fried chicken pieces.
5. Deep fry them until crispy and till it turns golden brown.
6. Garnish with fried curry leaves and green chillies.
7. Serve with raw onion slices and lemon wedges as a starter. 

Tips:::

• The time for marinade is very important to get juicy soft chicken 65 else it would turn hard and rubbery. So make sure to marinade at least for 2 hours at least.
• Choose tender chicken thigh part and cut them into small bite sized pieces.