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Chicken 65 Recipe
by TNN
Updated : Feb 7, 2018, 17:26 IST

 Total Time40m
 Prep Time15 m
 Calories372

Chicken 65 is an easy-to-make and very popular snack/starter recipe from South India which
is prepared using chicken marinated in spices and flavoured with tomato ketchup and
yoghurt. This is a crispy non-vegetarian dish that people would love to have on occasions like
kitty parties, birthdays and anniversaries. In this chicken recipe, bite-sized chicken pieces are
marinated and deep fried. Chicken 65 can be quickly prepared using some easily available
ingredients like coriander powder,red chili powder, yoghurt, curry leaves. This interesting
chicken recipe is a perfect amalgamation of spices, tangy yoghurt and juicy chicken. To make
the chicken tender and soft, you can soak chicken pieces in some lukewarm water with a
pinch of salt and turmeric powder, this removes impurities from the chicken. To make this
appetizer dish more delectable you can add dry roast the spices separately and grind it, this
accentuates the taste of chicken recipe and makes it more aromatic. You can add your own
twist of flavours to this crispy and delicious recipe. This chicken recipe is for all the spice
lovers out there as it is high on spice quotient and can be prepared at home easily. Here’s how
you can make this chicken recipe at home in restaurant style, by following some very simple
steps given below. The taste of this recipe depends a lot on the marinate, if you like it more
creamy add more of yoghurt, this gives a tangy spicy flavour. To make it more aromatic,
crush dry curry leaves and use it for marinating. This melange of southern spices and tender
chicken makes for a perfectly season dish to relish. Try this easy yet delicious recipe. You
can pair this easy snack recipe with drinks of your choice. Prepare this delectable snack on
weekends or when guests are coming over! The amazing combination of chicken and spicy
sauces is sure to be loved by all.

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Ingredients of Chicken 65
 450 gm chicken
 3 tablespoon coriander powder
 4 tablespoon yoghurt (curd)
 4 green chilli
 2 tablespoon refined oil

 1 pinch red chilli powder

 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
 6 curry leaves
 4 tablespoon tomato ketchup
 1 teaspoon salt

For Garnishing

 1 stalk chopped spring onions

How to make Chicken 65

Step 1

For the marination, take a bowl and mix chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric
powder, curd and salt together. This marination step is very important and will give
this chicken recipe real flavour.
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Step 2

Now, wash the chicken in cold running water and chop it. Once it is done, add the
chicken pieces in the above mixture and marinate them. Once the chicken pieces are
well coated, keep them aside for 4-6 hours so that flavours are well absorbed.

Step 3

Now, take a deep-bottomed pan and heat oil in it over moderate flame. Make sure that
the oil does not get too hot. Once the oil is sufficiently hot, carefully put the marinated
chicken pieces in the oil and shallow fry them till cooked or golden from both the
sides.

Step 4

Now, remove and cook the chicken pieces in a separate pan without oil over low
flame. This step will make the chicken more crispy. Once done, add the green chillies,
curry leaves and ketchup. Mix well till the chicken pieces are well coated and
continue to cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes. Transfer the dish in a serving
bowl and garnish it with chopped spring onions.
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Step 5

Chicken 65 is ready. Serve as a snack or with roti and chappatis. You can pair this
easy snack recipe with drinks of your choice. Prepare this delectable snack on
weekends or when guests are coming over!