Chicken 65 (Spicy Deep Fried Chicken)

• 1 lb boneless chicken breast/thighs, cubed
• 2 tbsp yogurt
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp rice flour
• 1 egg white
• Oil for deep frying
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 2 green chilies, slit

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix chicken cubes with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, and salt.

2. 2

   Add cornstarch, rice flour, and egg white. Mix well to coat the chicken pieces.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry chicken pieces in batches until crispy and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes). Drain on paper towels.

4. 4

   In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. excessive oil.

5. 5

   Add slit green chilies and curry leaves. Fry until crisp.

6. 6

   Toss the fried chicken in this tempering mixture quickly.

7. 7

   Serve hot with lemon wedges and onion rings.