Chicken 65

Chicken 65 is a spicy, deep-fried chicken dish originating from Hotel Buhari,[1] Chennai,[2] India, as an entrée, or quick snack. The flavour of the dish can be attributed to red chillies, but the exact set of ingredients for the recipe can vary. It is prepared using boneless chicken and is usually served with an onion and lemon garnish. Vegetarian variants like "Paneer 65" or "Gobi 65" use paneer or cauliflower instead. While the name "Chicken 65" is universally used to refer to the dish, there are many different theories claiming its origins.

Origins

Although Chicken 65 is well established as being the invention of A. M. Buhari of the Buhari Hotel chain,[2] its popularity as a dish has spawned several myths about its origin and name. One account claims that the dish emerged as a simple meal for Indian soldiers in 1965. Another account claims that it is a dish containing 65 chili peppers devised by an enterprising hotelier. It is also claimed to relate to a requirement for the meat to be from 65-day-old chickens. Still others claim that it means 65 pieces of chicken. [3][4]

  • Chicken 65 without garnish
    Chicken 65 without garnish
  • Chicken 65 with onion and coriander garnish
    Chicken 65 with onion and coriander garnish

See also

References

  1. ^ "What is 65 in Chicken 65?". recipes.timesofindia.com. 8 September 2017.
  2. ^ a b Susanna Myrtle Lazarus (20 August 2013). "The hows & whys of our chicken 65". The Hindu. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  3. ^ Bhide, Monica (2009). Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen. Simon and Schuster. p. 227. ISBN 978-1-4165-6689-2.
  4. ^ Banerji, Chitrita (2008). Eating India. Penguin Books Limited. p. 161. ISBN 978-81-8475-965-5.