Description
This Chicken 65 recipe brings you spicy, crispy, and flavor-packed chicken bites inspired by South Indian street food. Marinated in yogurt and spices, then fried to perfection, this dish is perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or even a dinner side. With easy steps and kitchen-friendly ingredients, it’s a dish anyone can master at home!
Ingredients
Ingredients
For Chicken Marination
- 500g boneless chicken (cut into small pieces)
- 3 tablespoons yogurt (curd)
- 1.5 teaspoons red chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornflour
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- 1 egg (optional, for crispiness)
For Frying
- Oil for deep frying
For Tempering
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 8–10 fresh curry leaves
- 2–3 green chilies (slit)
Instructions
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken
In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric, salt, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, cornflour, rice flour, and egg. Mix well to coat all the pieces. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge. -
Deep Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot, drop in the chicken pieces gently in small batches. Fry them until they turn golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. -
Prepare the Tempering (Tadka)
In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add curry leaves and green chilies. Sauté until crisp and aromatic. -
Toss and Serve
Add the tempering over the fried chicken and toss gently to coat. Serve hot with lemon wedges or mint chutney.
Notes
- Always marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour for better flavor.
- Use fresh ginger-garlic paste for a deeper, richer taste.
- Double-frying the chicken can make it extra crispy, just like restaurant style.
- If you prefer a healthier version, you can bake or air-fry the chicken instead.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying to ensure crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying (or Air Frying / Baking as variation)
- Cuisine: Indian
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