Chicken 65 (Quick and Easy Fried Spicy Chicken)

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Chicken 65 is a very, very simple (zip, zap, zoom...) spicy fried chicken, usually served as an appetizer. Anyone can make it without going wrong--one should only try it once to see how simple it is. Serve hot with sliced onion rounds, lime or lemon wedges, and garnish it with cilantro or parsley. Can also serve any dipping sauce of your choice.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. Pat chicken pieces dry, leaving a bit of moisture as this will help in binding the ingredients. Combine ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, flour, 1 teaspoon oil, and salt in a bowl; mix nicely. Coat each piece of chicken with the mixture.

  2. Heat 1 cup oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

  3. Fry chicken pieces in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the centers, 5 to 7 minutes per batch, making sure not to overcrowd. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Cook's Notes:

You can use 1 teaspoon each garlic and ginger powder instead of paste, cayenne instead of chili powder, and corn flour instead of all-purpose, or a mix of both.

If left to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes, it tastes even better--in my home no one has patience to wait until it marinates!

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

199 Calories
10g Fat
2g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 199
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 736mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 221mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.