About the Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp rice flour
Oil for deep frying
curry leaves and sliced green chili peppers for garnish
1 tbsp chopped garlic
black pepper powder
Marinade
4 tbsp yogurt
1 ½ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix the chicken with all the marinade ingredients until well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Step 2
When ready to cook, add the cornstarch and rice flour to the marinated chicken. Mix well to coat evenly.
Step 3
Heat oil in a deep pan or wok. Once hot, fry a few curry leaves and green chili peppers for 30 seconds. Remove and set aside.
Step 4
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry on medium-high heat until crispy and golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Drain on a wire rack.
Step 5
For extra flavor, heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 1 tbsp chopped garlic, a few more curry leaves, and green chili peppers. Sauté for a minute, then add the fried chicken. Toss well to coat.
Step 6
Transfer the chicken 65 to a serving plate. Garnish with the fried curry leaves and chili peppers. Sprinkle some black pepper powder on top.
Step 7
Serve hot as an appetizer or with rice or naan. Squeeze some lemon juice on top for extra tang. Enjoy your delicious and crispy Chicken 65!
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