Best 5 Chicken 65 Or Hot And Spicy Chicken Recipes

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Chicken 65 or hot & spicy chicken is an Indo-Chinese appetizer or snack made using chicken, coated with a spicy paste, and deep fried. The dish is called Chicken 65 because the chicken is usually cut into 65 pieces before cooking. Chicken 65 is a popular street food in India and is also served in many restaurants. It is a must-try for anyone who loves spicy chicken and crispy snacks. This article will provide you with the best recipe to cook delicious and mouthwatering chicken 65 at home, along with tips and tricks to make it perfectly.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN 65



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A very popular dish from India, this chicken 65 recipe delivers succulent pieces of red hot chicken that are sure to make the mouth water! Serve with white rice or naan bread.

Provided by heavenzH2O

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic, divided
1 tablespoon minced ginger, divided
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
vegetable oil for frying
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 serrano peppers, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cumin powder
1 tablespoon chile powder, or less to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
6 fresh curry leaves, or more to taste
1 ½ tablespoons red chile-garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
5 drops red food coloring, or more as needed
½ cup water
¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a medium bowl. Add egg, cornstarch, 1/2 of the minced garlic, 1/2 of the minced ginger, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until chicken is completely coated.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry chicken pieces until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set fried chicken aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a second skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until crackling, about 1 minute. Add remaining garlic, remaining ginger, serrano peppers, cumin, chile powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and salt. Add curry leaves and stir to combine. Add chile-garlic paste, ginger paste, and red food coloring. Stir to create a paste. Add water to thin paste slightly.
  • Add fried chicken to the the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1334.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CHICKEN 65



Chicken 65 image

Chicken 65 is a popular spicy fried chicken dish, originating from Hotel Buhari, in Chennai, India whose flavor is due to the use of curry, chili, ginger, and mustard leaves.

Provided by Sarah-Eden Dadoun

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 30

10 oz. chicken thighs ((boneless ), cut into 1 inch (3 cm) cubes)
1 egg white (, lightly beaten)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ((maida))
2 tablespoons rice flour ((or cornstarch))
Oil ((for frying))
½ tablespoon garlic paste
½ tablespoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons Indian yogurt ((dahi))
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 sprig curry leaves (, finely chopped)
Salt ((to taste))
½ teaspoon cumin seeds ((jeera))
½ teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon ground mustard
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 green hot peppers (, sliced)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic paste
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Indian yogurt ((dahi) or 1 teaspoon vinegar)
2 tablespoons water
Scallions (, thinly sliced)
Lemon slices
Curry leaves (, chopped)

Steps:

  • Whisk the dahi well until obtaining a smooth consistency. Set aside.
  • Wipe off any moisture on the curry leaves and fry them in the still hot chicken vegetable oil.
  • Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon of oil.
  • Add the cumin, mustard, garlic, curry leaves and green hot peppers.
  • Brown them, stirring frequently, until the curry leaves become crisp.
  • Then add the garlic paste, garam masala, red pepper flakes, sugar, dahi (or 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of water), and salt.
  • Mix everything together quickly and, when the mixture is bubbling and becomes thick, add the fried chicken and mix well.
  • Sauté over medium heat until chicken absorbs all the moisture, no more than 2 minutes. More time would make the chicken tough.
  • Serve chicken 65 with chopped onions and lemons. Garnish with curry leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 321 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN 65 OR 'HOT AND SPICY CHICKEN'!



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This recipe is posted by request. I found it on www.khanakhazana.com. It was submitted by Madhavi from NJ, USA. This famous dish from Andhra region goes great with rice and sambar. Also a favorite companion on drink parties. To reduce heat in the recipe just substitute half of chili powder with shimla mirch powder.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon allspice (cloves, cinnamon, cardamom)
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic paste
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger paste
onion, for garnishing
2 teaspoons red chili powder
salt
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 cups yoghurt
vegetable oil (for frying)
12 green chilies
4 drops red food coloring
2 teaspoons cornflour
3 teaspoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Mix corn flour, all purpose flour, egg, ginger garlic paste, chili powder and salt to thick batter.
  • Add water if required.
  • Add chicken pieces to the batter and marinate for an hour.
  • Deep fry the marinated chicken pieces till they turn golden.
  • Heat 4 tsp oil in a sauce pan and add slit chillies, yogurt, garam masala, red color, little salt and the fried chicken pieces.
  • Fry for 4-5 minutes and remove from heat.
  • Add lime juice, mix well and garnish with onions.

CHICKEN 65



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I got this yummy recipe from my Aunty Shirley who is a wonderful cook! Preparation time does not include Marination time.

Provided by Girl from India

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup curds (yoghurt)
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
turmeric
soya sauce
1/4 cup curry leaf, chopped
2 -3 green chilies, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 -3 tablespoons ghee or 2 -3 tablespoons oil, to fry
coriander leaves, chopped to garnish

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken drumsticks and dry them.
  • Mix the soup cube, chili powder, cumin powder, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, soya sauce with the curd (Do not add salt).
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours in this mixture.
  • Cook the chicken in the marinade till done.
  • Take the chicken pieces out of the gravy if any.
  • Set aside the gravy (if any).
  • Shallow fry the drumsticks till browned in oil or clarified butter (ghee).
  • Do this 1 or 2 pieces at a time for them to get a nice colour.
  • Keep the chicken pieces aside.
  • Now in the same ghee stir fry the chopped curry leaves and green chillies till crisp.
  • Add the chicken and stir fry.
  • Add the reserved gravy (if any).
  • Add tomato ketchup according to taste to coat the chicken pieces.
  • Cook till there is no liquid left and the chicken is coated with the sauce but dry.
  • Garnish with the coriander leaves.
  • Enjoy.

CHICKEN 65 (QUICK AND EASY FRIED SPICY CHICKEN)



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Chicken 65 is a very, very simple (zip, zap, zoom...) spicy fried chicken, usually served as an appetizer. Anyone can make it without going wrong--one should only try it once to see how simple it is. Serve hot with sliced onion rounds, lime or lemon wedges, and garnish it with cilantro or parsley. Can also serve any dipping sauce of your choice.

Provided by madhu

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian     Main Dishes     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Pat chicken pieces dry, leaving a bit of moisture as this will help in binding the ingredients. Combine ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, flour, 1 teaspoon oil, and salt in a bowl; mix nicely. Coat each piece of chicken with the mixture.
  • Heat 1 cup oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry chicken pieces in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the centers, 5 to 7 minutes per batch, making sure not to overcrowd. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 736.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This will make the chicken easier to cook and eat.
  • Cut the chicken into small pieces. This will help the chicken cook evenly and absorb the marinade better.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help the chicken to flavor and tenderize.
  • Use a combination of spices and herbs in the marinade. This will give the chicken a complex flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the chicken hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken 65 is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great appetizer or main course, and it can be served with a variety of sides. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, Chicken 65 is a great option. With its crispy coating and flavorful marinade, Chicken 65 is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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