Chicken 65 Recipe - Crispy South Indian Fried Chicken with Garlic & Curry Leaves
Ingredients
Ingredients for Chicken 65:
- Boneless/skinless Chicken breasts - 1 lbs. (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
- Yogurt - 1/2 cup
- Lemon Juice - 2 Tbsp
- Ginger/Garlic paste - 1 Tbsp
- Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
- Coriander Powder - 1-1/2 tsp
- Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
- Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp or to taste
- Corn Flour - 2 Tbsp
- Rice Flour - 2 Tbsp
- All-Purpose Flour - 1-1/2 Tbsp
- Red Food Color - 1/4 tsp (optional)
- Egg - 1
- Oil for frying
Ingredients for the Sauce:
- Soy Sauce - 1 Tbsp
- Green Chili Sauce - 1 Tbsp
- Red Chili Sauce - 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar - 1 Tbsp
Ingredients for Tempering:
- Garlic - 5-6 cloves(chopped)
- Green Chilies - 4-5 (split in half)
- Fresh Curry Leaves - 2-3 sprigs
- Oil - 3 Tbsp
- Lemon - garnish
- Onion - garnish
- Cilantro - garnish
Chicken 65 is one of the most beloved spicy chicken dishes from South India. Known for its bold flavors and crispy texture, this dish features bite-sized chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, aromatic spices, and flours before being deep fried until perfectly crisp. The result is a vibrant and flavorful appetizer that is often served in restaurants and street food stalls across India.
In this recipe, the fried chicken is tossed in a fragrant tempering of garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves, then coated with a tangy chili sauce mixture. The combination creates a delicious balance of heat, spice, and savory flavor. Whether served as a party appetizer, snack, or side dish, Chicken 65 is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Chicken 65. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our chicken 65 recipe calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
Instructions
1) Begin by preparing the marinade. Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl.
2) Add 1/2 cup yogurt, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp ginger–garlic paste, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp black pepper powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder, 1 tsp salt, 2 Tbsp corn flour, 2 Tbsp rice flour, 1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp red food color (if using), and 1 egg.
3) Mix everything well until the chicken pieces are evenly coated in the marinade. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
4) Heat enough oil for deep frying in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the marinated chicken pieces in batches for 7-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through with no pink in the center.
PRO TIP: Fry the chicken in small batches to not overcrowd the pan.
5) Remove and place on a paper towel–lined plate.
6) To prepare the sauce in a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp green chili sauce, 1 Tbsp red chili sauce, and 1 Tbsp vinegar with the leftover marinade. Mix well and set aside.
7) For the tempering in a medium frying pan, heat 3 Tbsp oil over medium heat. Add 5-6 cloves chopped garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add 4-5 green chilies split in half and 2-3 sprigs of curry leaves, and cook for another 30–60 seconds.
8) Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add the fried chicken pieces and toss well until the chicken is evenly coated in the sauce.
9) Cook for another 1–2 minutes until everything is well combined.
10) Serve hot as a main dish or appetizer.
Chicken 65 is one of the most beloved spicy chicken dishes from South India. Known for its bold flavors and crispy texture, this dish features bite-sized chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, aromatic spices, and flours before being deep fried until perfectly crisp. The result is a vibrant and flavorful appetizer that is often served in restaurants and street food stalls across India.
In this recipe, the fried chicken is tossed in a fragrant tempering of garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves, then coated with a tangy chili sauce mixture. The combination creates a delicious balance of heat, spice, and savory flavor. Whether served as a party appetizer, snack, or side dish, Chicken 65 is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Chicken 65. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our chicken 65 recipe calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
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