Hyderabadi Chicken 65 Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, lemon juice, and yogurt to make a marinade.
• STEP 2.Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the marinated chicken pieces and deep-fry them until golden and crispy.
• STEP 4.Remove the chicken pieces from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
• STEP 5.In a separate pan, heat some oil and add curry leaves, green chilies, and chopped garlic. Saute for a minute.
• STEP 6.Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan and toss well to coat them with the tempering.
• STEP 7.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot as an appetizer or as a side dish with rice or bread.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to penetrate.
• Adjust the spice level according to your preference by increasing or decreasing the amount of red chili powder.
• For a healthier version, you can also bake the marinated chicken in the oven instead of deep-frying it.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover Hyderabadi Chicken 65 can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the chicken in a preheated oven or microwave before serving.
• Serve the Hyderabadi Chicken 65 as an appetizer with mint chutney or as a side dish with biryani or pulao.