Spicy Chilli Chicken 65

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Chicken 65/chilli chicken is a spicy, and crispy, savory dish made of chicken and Indian spices and was first introduced by Hotel Buhari in Chennai, Tamilnadu and is usually served as snack / starter

Spicy Chilli Chicken 65

YIELD

5 people

TYPE

Snack/Starter

TIME

1 hr 15 minutes

LEVEL

Beginnerย 

STEP

1

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and clean well

STEP

2

Add turmeric, chili, coriander, pepper, garam masala powder, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, curd, baking powder, salt, and mix well until all the masala coat thoroughly on the chicken pieces

STEP

3

Rest the marinated chicken pieces for at least 30 minutes

STEP

4

Now add corn flour, all-purpose flour, and rice flour to the marinated chicken and mix well until all the flour gets nicely incorporated

STEP

5

In a deep bottom pan, add oil and allow it to reach high heat. Now add the marinated chicken pieces one by one

STEP

6

Reduce the heat to medium and deep fry the chicken pieces until it turns reddish brown on both sides. Make sure to flip the chicken pieces on and off

STEP

7

Drain the chicken pieces from the oil, reserve them for later use or you could also serve the chicken as it is

STEP

8

Now in a pan with medium heat, add cumin seeds, minced garlic, green chili, curry leaves and saute until it turns aromatic

STEP

9

Add the sliced onions and saute until it turns soft

STEP

10

Add the fried chicken pieces, chili sauce and mix everything well

STEP

11

Now the chicken 65 is ready for you to taste and enjoy

STEP

12

Serve the Soft and Crispy Chicken 65 with lemon wedges and onion slice as a starter or combine with any main course meal