Chicken 65
Delicious and spicy, perfect on cold rainy days! 🙂
Ingredients
Ingredients for Chicken Marinade
- 500 gm boneless chicken breast cut into small cubes
- 2 tsp. corn flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper powder
- 1 tsp. ginger paste
- 1 tsp. garlic paste
Other Ingredients
- 4 tbsp. oil
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1 tsp. ginger paste
- 1/2 tsp. garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp. chilli powder
- 2 tbsp. chilli garlic sauce
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped mint
- 4 tbsp. freshly chopped coriander leaves
- 3 green chillies chopped (adjust to taste)
- a few curry leaves
- 1 tsp. garam masala
- 4 tbsp. water
- few drops red food color optional
- 1/4 cup thick plain yoghurt whipped
- sliced onions for garnish optional
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken cubes in the marinade ingredients for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.Heat oil for deep frying in a deep pan. Lower the flame, and add in the chicken pieces slowly. (Do not over crowd the pan). Fry for not more than 3 minutes. Do not over-fry, it will result in hard chicken. Remove and set aside to drain on kitchen towels.Take another pan, add oil. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add in ginger, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves and fry for a minute. Next add black pepper powder, cumin powder, chili powder, and salt to taste. Then add chili garlic paste, chopped mint, chopped coriander leaves, garam masala and fry for about 1-2 minutes on medium flame.Add little water (a few tbsps.) and cook for a minute on medium flame. Add red food color, mix well and throw in the fried chicken pieces. Mix them well so that the spices coat nicely. Add yoghurt and mix well to coat the chicken. Increase the flame to high and cook till the yoghurt is absorbed fully. Taste and adjust salt/spices. Turn off the heat.You can garnish with sliced onions, salad etc. and serve hot. Goes well as a side dish for fried rice, fries etc.Enjoy! 🙂
nice job..i have tryed many of your recipesits really great in taste..thank you..keep on going..
what if we don’t add an egg for marination instead increase the quantity of corn flour?
I’ve personally never tried without the egg but if you like, you can try and experiment with half the amounts and see how you find the results. Let me know if you do! 🙂
Alla hy
How to use the additional ingredients in the recipe… are they added at time of marination or later after it?
After it. 🙂
salam i hav tried ur recipes mashaallah they are yummy.. Nd my kids like them too
Dear Fauzia, Asalamwalaykum
I’ve tried your Al-Baik recipe and it was a hit and I just made this Chicken65 dish which made another HUGE HIT with my In-laws. Please keep making and posting these recipes! This makes our lives much easier and get more respect from others!! Especially picky others!! 😉
how could we prepare chilli garlic sauce at home?
Simply by adding a touch of chilli and garlic paste to ketchup.
Asalamk fauzia…hope ur doing well….i wanna try ur chicken 65 today..can u plzz explain me abt da preparation of chilli garlic sauce…wich chillis r to b added wich garlic…green chili red or can we simply add red chilli powder wid garlic in ketchup?
W/Salaam, simply add red chilli powder and garlic in ketchup to your desired preference of taste.
yr all recipies are great
what ever dishes i made from yr recipes are liked by my husband n my guests ,,thanx fauzia n allah bless u n give you all the happiness in yr life as you made our lives happy..luv u
assalam.. ramadan mubarak aap sab ko… em gonna try this recipe fr sure .. n hope dat ever1 in home likes ds…
as salaam, 2day i tried this recipe ..i made with chips and parothas ..was very tasty ..due to mint leaves it was tasting as smoky chicken ..mashallah was very tasty ..thanks again
Amazing job fauziya ji,
Really really amazing dishes !!!
Hi in the additional ingredients you have written salt to taste, about how much do you normally put in as i cant taste it beacuse of fasting. Jazakillah
I would estimate about half a tsp of salt, although tastes vary for salt so I hope it will be to your personal taste. Add half a tsp and then just before having iftar, give it a taste and see if you need to sprinkle a bit more on top.
salaams fauzia have you got any recipes for fried rice to go with this chicken 65,jazakallah, as im going to make it today inshaallah, ur recipes are so easy and perfect mashaallah
W/Salaam, please check the international folder for either Chicken Fried Rice or Egg Fried Rice.
Made it yesterday … Tasted amaazing!!
salaam sis…i have marinated the chicken and fried them using the chicken manchurian recipe and kept it in the freezer….but now i want to make chicken 65 using dose frozen marinated chicken pieces…..wht do u suggest?will it work?
W/Salaam, should be ok.
Salaam,
Could you please tell me the exact amount of curry leaves?
W/Salaam, it doesn’t have to be an exact amount, just a small amount, like between 5-10.
Thank you 🙂
Is a bit of gravy suppose to be left or do i cook it until its completely dry?
Depends on preference, you can leave a bit of gravy if you like…I prefer this dry.
Salam fauzia..can I use drumsticks instead of the boneless chicken, many thanks
W/Salaam, yes you can.
salmaz fauzia..great recipes mashallah. quick question the plain yogurt is that cooking yogurt that is tangy..the pakeeza yogurt or plain yogurt from supermarkets? also how long do u have to whip it and is it necessary? thanks
W/Salaam, am not familiar with those yoghurts, just a simple plain yoghurt is good enough. Whip until smooth and use.
the best chicken 65 the very best thanks
salams fauziya…this one looks sooo yummy!!
want to make it for iftaar tday, had a qsn..can i roast
the chicken in the oven instead of frying it?
W/Salaam, thanks! Yes you can although it may end up being a bit too dry. Frying ensures the chicken remains moist and tender.
i made it 2dy and it turned out awesome, good comments frm the family thanks alot for sharing
Asak, I used liquid red color, maybe 4 drops, color wasn’t appetizing at all. It wasn’t a nice bright red like ur picture, but a dark pink. Hubby asked if the chicken was cooked properly when he saw it :/ plz tell me exactly what brand/type of coloring u use. also, is the prefrying the chken in cornflr/egg mixture necessary?
Yes the pre-frying is necessary, not sure about the colour brand you used, I use McCormick’s food colouring.
Assalamualaikum fauziya..I. Have tried ur recipe today..n got good results..thank u so much..may Allah bless u…
Ystday i tried this with egg fried rice,,was a super hit..Thankyou Fauziya dee..
Masha Allah,
Salaams. Is the garama masala ready made or is it the one where you use taj, elachi etc.
W/Salaam, ready-made.
Just wondering… some people use vineger in their chicken 65 recipes. Have you ever done that ?
Nope, never tried adding vinegar to this recipe. I sometimes squeeze some lemon over the chicken before having it.
pls give the recipie of chilli chicken
Absolutely delicious recipe! Thank you so much for your time and effort in creating this fab website, sharing your wonderful recipes and if that wasn’t enough…your time answering questions! May Allah SWT bless you for your kindness xx
how many people eat this dish
3-4 people.
Salam Fauzia… I made it yesterday and it turned out very nice. But I just want to ask you that this chicken is somewhat sweet and spicy. And I think the chicken is sweet because of the chilli garlic sauce. Is there any other alternative or may be I can put tomato puree instead, rather than putting the sauce? Please reply.
Thanks.
W/Salaam, actually chilli garlic sauce is not normally sweetened, maybe the version you have is? If so, then avoid it and use regular sauce and some garlic paste. Or if you like puree, you can use that instead, along with a bit of garlic.
Can i skip the egg in this recipie?
Please refer to my earlier comments.
Dear Fauzia,
Why is it called chicken “65”? Please advise????
The reason is not confirmed, some say it is because originally the recipe required 65 ingredients. Others say in the original restaurant which invented this recipe, the dish was listed at number 65 in the menu so people would request the chicken number 65. Who knows lol. 🙂
plz can i skip yougrat…as m in china n yougrat is sweet here…
Yes you can, but try and use sour cream in it’s place.
Askm..how to cook chicken super tender..lyk restaurant style..any tips?
W/Salaam, never over-cook the chicken, that always ends up toughening it. 🙂
I have seen chicken 65 to have a lot of gravy sometimes. How can I prepare it with gravy?
Double the amounts of the section marked Additional Ingredients.
Can we use frozen ginger/garlic?
Will shallow frying the chicken work?
Yes you can use frozen ginger/garlic and yes shallow frying is fine.
Is it necessary for it to be marinated for just a half hour or can I leave it for 3-4 hours too?
Thanks!
Yes you can leave it for longer if you like.
thank you so much for so many
thank you so much for so many yum recipes fauziya.. I tried this and turned out really delicious…
I have made this recipe
I have made this recipe several times and everytime my guests and family members have loved it. It’s quick and so gooood.
Salaams Fauzia. Thank you for
Salaams Fauzia. Thank you for sharing all these great recipes with us all. You have truly made our life easy! May Almighty reward you for this generous effort of yours:) I had a quick qn for u.. I tried chicken 65 everything seems to be fine except that the chicken is hard? I did not overfry them nor did i keep them for more than 3 minutes, what would this be caused by? If you can assist, I would greatly appreciate. Thanks alot!
W/Salaam, normally the main
W/Salaam, normally the main reason for hardness in chicken is over-cooking. Try cooking for even less time next time. Or cut the cubes a bit bigger. 🙂 Make sure the oil is hot.
Salaam ! Can u pls tell me
Salaam ! Can u pls tell me which brand of chilli garlic sauce do u use.. The ones i tried has a sweet taste…also mention the brand name of normal ketchup or sauce tht u use.. Thnx in advance ! 🙂
W/Salaam, where are you
W/Salaam, where are you located please? Different countries would have different brands. There are chilli garlic sauces that are unsweetened. I get one by PEPTANG from Kenya.
I reside in the UAE..
I reside in the UAE..
Hmm, try the major
Hmm, try the major supermarkets, check the isles which have sauces and ketchups.
Assalamo Alaikum will u plz
Assalamo Alaikum will u plz let me knw d rcp of Chilli Garlic Sauce?
W/Salaam, the chilli garlic
W/Salaam, the chilli garlic sauce is store-bought. Like ketchup but with chilli and garlic in it.
I donno y always i m unable
I donno y always i m unable to post comment Please check it out whts wrong
Nothing wrong dear, all
Nothing wrong dear, all comments have to be approved first by me whenever I am online before they get posted.
which cumin i want to take
which cumin i want to take there is small and big cumin
Have not heard of big and
Have not heard of big and small cumin, just the regular cumin/jeera used in cooking.
Your thoughts on substituting
Your thoughts on substituting chicken with shrimps in this recipe?
You can do that yes, just be
You can do that yes, just be sure not to overcook the shrimp because they cook really fast.
Or even substituting chicken
Or even substituting chicken with paneer?
Yes that should be fine.
Yes that should be fine.
yuumm! loving it
yuumm! loving it
assalam o allaikum….fauzia
assalam o allaikum….fauzia thanks for the recipe.will try it soon inshaALLAH.can you please suggest me with what i should serve this with?any idea? this will be difficult for me to find curry leaves where i live…can i skip it?
jazakillah u khairen
W/Salaam, you can serve this
W/Salaam, you can serve this as a side with fries or with fried rice. And yes you can leave out the curry leaves you do not have them.
Salams…can i add 1tblsp
Salams…can i add 1tblsp tomato paste to have little more gravy?
W/Salaam, yes you can.
W/Salaam, yes you can.
Can I use all purpose flour
Can I use all purpose flour instead of corn flour?
You can although cornflour
You can although cornflour gives better results.
Asalam Aleikum, I have been
Asalam Aleikum, I have been trying your recipes for the last month and they have been the best. We totally loved chicken 65, it tasted exactly like one of the restaurant serves it here. and the best thing is we dont have to go there anymore for our favorite dish. Thank You so much for all you recipes. You have been such a big help in my cooking. May Allah bless you.
can this be made without egg?
can this be made without egg? any alternative. my son has an allergy..so just curious. Jazak ALlah.
Yes, make a thin paste from
Yes, make a thin paste from cornflour and water and use this to coat the chicken pieces.
Can this dish be made a day
Can this dish be made a day in advance? If yes, then what is the best way to reheat it? If not, then at least can the chicken be fried a day in advance?
Can you suggest some dishes that do well if made ahead of time other than shami kababs and Qormas?
Thanks for all your wonderful recipes.
Yes you can make this a day
Yes you can make this a day ahead. Most of my curries and bbqs can be made a day or more ahead. 🙂
Dear Fauzia I made this
Dear Fauzia I made this before and I am making it today also.This chicken is so tasty 🙂 Thank u so much for these yummy recipes.My cooking starts with your recipes. You r the best.May Allah reward you for this.Once again Jazak Allah Khair.Please try to make a recipe book if you can !
Salam. Can we prepare this
Salam. Can we prepare this few hours earlier n re-heat on the gas just before serving? I could not find curry leaves any replacement for that?
W/Salaam, yes you can prepare
W/Salaam, yes you can prepare this ahead and then reheat. I don’t think anything can substitute the curry leaves in this recipe but you can just leave them out if you cannot find them.
Salaam Fauzia, If i wanted to
Salaam Fauzia, If i wanted to make this saucy how would i do that? to eat with rice?
W/Salaam, you can check the
W/Salaam, you can check the chicken manchurian recipe for it’s sauce alone and use that sauce with this dish. Or make a separate sauce to serve with this dish as to be honest it does taste really nicely when it is on the dry side.
Fauzia do we add the chili
Fauzia do we add the chili garlic sauce or the paste? Can we buy the sauce at our local stores?
The sauce, it is like ketchup
The sauce, it is like ketchup but with chilli and garlic.
Can i freeze it after frying
Can i freeze it after frying i.e after following 2nd step n thn use it for nxt day or some other day
Yes that is fine.
Yes that is fine.
Assalamun Aleykum. I made
Assalamun Aleykum. I made this yesterday and it turned out very nice, very very pleased with the taste, though the yoghurt reduced the red color, which i need to be careful next time, In Shaa Alla. Jazakallah for all the yummy recipes. I wanted to ask if I can fry the chicken a day or night before, and finish the rest the next day. (this will help especially when I’m making more than double qty as above).
W/Salaam, thank you. Yes you
W/Salaam, thank you. Yes you can although they will not be as crispy as those fried fresh.
Can i use coriander powder instead of coriander leaves
No, for this you will need the fresh coriander, you can omit it if you do not have but do not substitute with the powder as they have very different flavours.