Spicy and Crispy Delight: How to Make Chicken Chilly 65 at Home

Chicken Chilly 65 is a fiery Indo-Chinese fusion dish that has won hearts across the nation. A perfect appetizer or party snack, this dish features crispy fried chicken tossed in a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce with bold flavors of garlic, green chilies, and soy. Whether you're cooking for a special gathering or craving something spicy for dinner, Chicken Chilly 65 is sure to satisfy.
Here’s how you can make this delicious dish right in your kitchen!

Ingredients

For Marination:
● 500g boneless chicken (cut into bite-sized cubes)

● 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

● 2 tbsp cornflour

● 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)

● 1 egg

● 1 tsp red chili powder

● Salt to taste

● 1 tbsp lemon juice

For Frying:
● Oil for deep frying

For Tossing/Sauce:
● 1 tbsp oil

● 1 onion (sliced)

● 1 capsicum (sliced)

● 5-6 garlic cloves (finely chopped)

● 2-3 green chilies (slit or chopped)

● 1 tbsp soy sauce

● 1 tbsp red chili sauce

● 1 tbsp tomato ketchup

● 1/2 tsp vinegar

● Salt to taste

● A pinch of sugar

● Fresh coriander or spring onion (for garnish)


Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix the chicken with ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, salt, lemon juice, cornflour, maida, and egg. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to soak in the flavors.
2. Deep Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a deep pan. Once hot, drop the marinated chicken pieces in batches and fry until golden and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
3. Prepare the Sauce
In a separate pan or wok, heat 1 tbsp oil. Sauté garlic and green chilies for a few seconds. Add sliced onions and capsicum and stir-fry on high flame for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Sauces
Lower the flame and add soy sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, vinegar, a pinch of sugar, and a little salt. Stir well to combine.
5. Toss the Chicken
Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan and toss well until all the pieces are well coated with the spicy sauce. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes on high flame.
6. Garnish and Serve
Turn off the heat. Garnish with chopped coriander or spring onions and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions
● Serve Chicken Chilly 65 as a starter with mint chutney or garlic mayo.

● Pair it with fried rice or noodles for a complete Indo-Chinese meal.


Final Thoughts
Chicken Chilly 65 is the ultimate comfort food for spice lovers. It’s bold, crunchy, juicy, and loaded with irresistible flavor. With a simple marinade and an easy tossing sauce, you can whip this up in no time and impress your guests or family. Next time you crave restaurant-style spicy chicken, skip the takeout and try this homemade delight!