Name: Chicken 65 – South Indian Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 500 g boneless chicken (bite-sized pieces); ½ cup yogurt; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 2 tbsp rice flour; 2 tbsp corn flour; Curry leaves; Oil for deep frying; Salt to taste

Chicken 65 – South Indian Fried Chicken

Chicken 65 – South Indian Fried Chicken

Chicken 65 is a spicy, deep-fried South Indian chicken dish, marinated in yogurt, red chili, and curry leaves. A popular restaurant-style starter!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: South Indian

Calories: 380

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Ingredients:

500 g boneless chicken bite-sized pieces
½ cup yogurt
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp rice flour
2 tbsp corn flour
Curry leaves
Oil for deep frying
Salt to taste

Method

Instructions:

Marinate chicken with yogurt, spices, ginger-garlic paste, and flours. Rest 1 hour.
Heat oil, deep fry chicken until crispy and golden.
Fry curry leaves separately and garnish on chicken.
Serve hot.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:

Best as a starter or appetizer.
Can be served with biryani or fried rice.
Pairs with mint chutney or onion salad.