Chicken 65 facts for kids
Chicken 65 is a super yummy and spicy chicken dish that's deep-fried until it's crispy. It first came from a place called Hotel Buhari in Chennai, India. People often eat it as a quick snack or as a starter before a main meal.
The amazing taste of Chicken 65 comes from red chillies, but different cooks might add their own secret ingredients. It's usually made with chicken that doesn't have bones and is often served with fresh onion slices and a squeeze of lemon.
If you don't eat meat, don't worry! There are similar dishes like "Paneer 65" or "Gobi 65" that use paneer (a type of cheese) or cauliflower instead of chicken.
Even though "Chicken 65" is a famous name for this dish everywhere, no one is completely sure how it got its name! There are many fun stories about it.
What's the Story Behind Chicken 65?
Even though we know that A. M. Buhari from the Buhari Hotel chain invented Chicken 65, its popularity has led to many interesting stories about how it got its name.
Fun Theories About the Name
- One story says that the dish was created as a simple meal for Indian soldiers way back in 1965.
- Another idea is that a clever hotel owner made the dish using exactly 65 chilli peppers! That sounds super spicy!
- Some people believe the name means the chicken used for the dish had to be 65 days old.
- And finally, another theory suggests it simply means the dish comes with 65 pieces of chicken.
No matter how it got its name, Chicken 65 is a delicious and popular dish that many people enjoy!
Images for kids
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Chicken 65 without any extra toppings
