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Easy Chicken 65 (Saucy, Fiery, Irresistible!)

A bold, fiery Chicken 65 packed with spice, crispy texture, and deep saucy flavor. Made quick and easy thanks to pressure cooking magic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 403 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl for marinating
  • 1 Frying pan heavy-bottomed
  • 1 Slotted spoon or spider strainer

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 lb Boneless chicken breast cut into ¾-1” cubes
  • 1.5 teaspoon Red chili powder or Kashmiri chili for less heat
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
  • 1.5 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 Egg small, whisked
  • 0.3125 cup Corn starch
  • 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup Neutral oil for frying
  • 0.25 cup Neutral oil for sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 2 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
  • 3 Green chilies stemmed and halved
  • 5 Whole dried red chilies
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
  • 3 sprigs Fresh curry leaves
  • 0.33 cup Chili garlic sauce South Asian-style
  • 0.33 cup Plain yogurt whole milk, whisked
  • 0.125 teaspoon Sea salt heaping
  • Lemon wedges optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Mix chili powder, black pepper, salt, and baking soda. Toss chicken cubes to coat.
  • Add whisked egg and stir to coat chicken evenly.
  • Sprinkle corn starch and flour over chicken, mix for thick coating.
  • Marinate for 10 minutes while heating oil.
  • Fry chicken in batches 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat oil in pan. Add cumin seeds, garlic, green chilies, and red chilies. Sauté 2 minutes.
  • Deglaze with water. Add garlic paste, ginger paste, and curry leaves. Sauté until aromatic.
  • Add chili garlic sauce, yogurt, and salt. Simmer 4-5 min to reduce and concentrate flavor.
  • Pour in colored water and simmer 2 more minutes.
  • Add chicken, toss to coat, and simmer 1-2 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

Air fryer instructions included for healthier version. Use mild green chilies or less chili powder to adjust spice. Store leftovers up to 4 days or freeze for meal prep.