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Chicken 65

Name: Chicken 65
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken, cubed; 1/2 cup yogurt; 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/4 cup rice flour; Curry leaves for garnish; 1 lemon for garnish; Salt to taste; Oil for frying

Crispy, spiced chicken cubes get their addictive crunch from a rice flour coating, while a yogurt marinade keeps the inside tender and infused with warm ginger-garlic flavors. Finished with fresh curry leaves and a hint of heat, each bite delivers the perfect balance of crispiness and aromatic spice. Perfect for entertaining or as a craveable appetizer that disappears in minutes.

Prep

1 hour 15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

1 hour 30 minutes

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Instructions

1
Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, cumin, turmeric, and salt for 1 hour.
2
Coat marinated chicken pieces evenly with rice flour.
3
Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F.
4
Deep fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
5
Fry curry leaves briefly in hot oil until crisp.
6
Toss fried chicken with crispy curry leaves and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
7
Serve immediately while hot.