Chicken 65 is a very popular and spicy dish in Indian cuisine, which is especially famous in South India. This dish attracts people due to its spicy taste, crispness and unique name. Let us know about Chicken 65 in detail.
What is Chicken 65?
Chicken 65 is a deep-fried chicken dish, in which the flavor of spices and curry leaves makes it special. It is usually made from boneless chicken and marinated using red chilli, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice and curd.
How did it get its name?
There are many interesting stories regarding the name Chicken 65.
First recognition: This dish was first introduced in 1965 in a hotel in Chennai, hence the name Chicken 65.
Second belief: 65 types of spices are used in it (although this is just a myth).
Third belief: Its number was 65 in the menu of the Indian Army, hence it got this name.
However, the most accepted reason is that this dish became popular in 1965.
How to make Chicken 65
Material
Boneless chicken – 500 grams
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
Red chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
Turmeric – ¼ teaspoon
Salt – as per taste
Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
Curd – 2 tbsp
Cornflour – 2 tbsp
Rice flour – 1 tablespoon
Curry leaves – 10-12
Green chilli – 2
Oil – for frying
Method
Marination:
Cut the chicken into small pieces.
Add ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric, salt, lemon juice and curd and mix well.
Now add cornflour and rice flour in it so that it becomes crispy when fried.
Marinate it for at least 30 minutes.
Fry:
Heat oil in a pan.
Fry the marinated chicken on medium flame until it becomes golden and crisp.
Tadka:
Heat some oil in a pan.
Add curry leaves and green chillies and fry.
Add fried chicken to it and mix well.
Serving:
Serve hot Chicken 65 with onion slices and lemon.
Chicken 65 is not just a dish, but a unique confluence of Indian spices and tastes. As interesting as its name is, its taste is equally amazing. Next time you want a spicy and crispy snack, do try Chicken 65.
