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Indian Chicken 65
Spicy deep-fried chicken from Chennai, India. Crispy, fiery, and addictively crunchy - a South Indian bar snack legend.
20
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100
Ingredients
- •500 g Chicken
- •1 lb Chicken breast
- •100 ml Yogurt
- •1 teaspoon Salt
- •30 g Red chili
- •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- •2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- •3 cloves Garlic
- •1 medium Onion
- •1 cup Chicken broth
- •2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mix with yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices.
💡 The yogurt tenderizes the chicken while the spices penetrate deeply - overnight is best.
- 2
Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
💡 The cooking.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350F (175C).
💡 The finish.
- 4
Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess. Coat lightly with rice flour.
💡 Toast until raw smell disappears.
- 5
Fry chicken in batches for 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy.
💡 Low and slow yields tender results.
- 6
Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with Chaat Masala.
💡 Taste and adjust salt last.