Kozhi Porichathu (Chicken Fry) (കോഴി പൊരിച്ചത്)
Category: main — fried chicken
Course: main / side | Diet: non-vegetarian
Meal roles: main
side
festive

Fixture of Kerala get-togethers: in-anti-bite chicken pieces deep-fried in a fiery coconut-oil masala until crisp outside, juicy inside.

Spice level: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Chicken (small, cut into bite pieces)
qty: 150
unit: g
name: Onion, chopped
qty: 30
unit: g
name: Ginger-garlic paste
qty: 8
unit: g
name: Yogurt
qty: 20
unit: g
name: Red chilli powder
qty: 4
unit: g
name: Coriander powder
qty: 2
unit: g
name: Turmeric
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Garam masala
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 1
unit: num
name: Coconut oil for deep frying
qty: 15
unit: g
name: Salt
qty: 1
unit: g

Steps:
Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic, chilli, coriander, turmeric, garam masala and salt; rest 30 min.
Heat coconut oil; add onion and curry leaves.
Add the marinated chicken and fry on a high heat until well browned and crisp around the edges.
Toss continuously till coated and cooked through; serve hot with rice, parotta or kappa.

Tags: fried
chicken
festive