Chicken 65

Chicken 65, is one of those popular dishes prepared in most of the dhabas and restaurants. 

Chicken 65 is a spicy, red, deep fried chicken chunks served as bar snack, entrée or quick appetizer accompanied by onion slices, slit green chilies and lemon wedges. The preparation of Chicken 65 differs from one place to another according to their taste. Chicken 65 can be prepared with or without bones. The flavor and strong fragrance of the dish comes from garlic, ginger, pepper powder, and other spices although the recipe can vary from person to person as per their liking.

Universally it is called as Chicken 65 but there are many different stories about the name of the dish.. There exist many versions of this dish, but its usually deep fried spicy hot chicken dish. Normally, the chicken 65 that is served is a fiery red in color that is because red color is added to it. You can make chicken 65 in many ways, cooking method can vary, but the taste is in the spices.

Chicken 65 can be baked dry, crispy deep fried or stir fried. It purely depends on your taste that you like.

Preparation time : 45 mins

Serves : 4 to 5

Ingredients :

Chicken (bone less) : 1 lb 

Corn flour : 1 tsp

Ajinomoto (MSG) : 1/4 tsp

Coriander leaves : 1/4 bunch

Cumin  seeds : 1/2 tsp

Pepper powder : 1/2 tsp

Chili powder : 1/2 tsp

Salt : 1/4 tsp or to taste

Curry leaves : 5

Egg : 1

Ginger chopped : 1/4 tsp

Garlic chopped : 1/2 tsp

Green chili : 3

Red food color : 2 drops (optional)

Method :

To make the fried chicken pieces:

 Take chicken pieces in a bowl.

Add salt, Aji-no-moto,1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, pepper powder-pinch, cornflour and mix.

Then add 1 egg and mix in completely-(Egg coats the meat and keeps the juices in) 

Heat oil in a frying wok or kadhai. 

Add chicken pieces few at a time(Do not add more to kadhai) and fry until lightly golden brown.

Drain and remove on a paper towel.

Keep this aside.

To make the sauce:

This does not need to be very salty,so control salt.

Heat 2-3 tsp oil in a pan. 

Add cumin, add the chopped ginger and garlic and suate until aroma comes.

Add chopped chillies, curry leaves,1 tsp ginger/garlic paste, remaining pepper powder, chilli powder, salt,chilli/garlic paste, aji-no-moto, red color and mix-Cook for a few minutes.

Add a little water and then add chicken to this paste and toss lightly.

Stir in the coriander leaves and serve.

Enjoy your dish :)

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