Chicken 65 ranked among world’s top 10 fried chicken dishes, check out the list

India's very own Chicken 65 made the country proud by ranking 10th on the list.

New Delhi | Updated: August 4, 2023 04:57 PM IST

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Describing Chicken 65, Taste Atlas noted that it is a classic poultry dish with origins in Chennai, India. (Source: Taste Atlas)

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Fried chicken is one of the most popular dishes among non-vegetarians. Who does not savour the juicy tender bites coated with a crispy crust? What’s even better is that every region has its own way of preparing this indulgence. Recognising the popularity of fried chicken across the globe, recently Taste Atlas, a popular food guide, released a list of the “10 Best Fried Chicken Dishes” in the world.

Any guesses as to what bagged the top spot on this list? It is none other than Indonesia’s decadent ayam goreng, which scored 4.6 stars out of 5. According to Taste Atlas, this Indonesian-style fried chicken consists of chicken cuts, preferably bone-in pieces such as thighs and drumsticks, which are marinated in spices, then shortly braised before being fried until golden and crispy.

“The marinade is typically based on traditional spices such as lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, and tamarind, but since the dish is enjoyed throughout the country, it comes in numerous regional variations that may include other spices and marinades, or various additions such as grated coconut or rice flour crumbs,” it said.

Ayam Goreng is followed by Taiwanese popcorn chicken and Southern fried chicken from Taiwan and Southern United States, respectively. That’s not all. India’s very own Chicken 65 made the country proud by ranking 10th on the list.

Here is the list of the 10 Best Fried Chicken Dishes in the world:

*Ayam goreng, Indonesia
*Taiwanese popcorn chicken, Taiwan
*Southern fried chicken, Southern USA
*Crispy fried chicken, Guangdong, China
*Chicken Kyiv, Ukraine
*Ayam penyet, East Jave, Indonesia
*Pozharskaya kotleta, Russia
*Backhendl, Vienna, Austria
*Hot chicken, Nashville, USA
*Chicken 65, Chennai, India

Describing Chicken 65, Taste Atlas noted that it is a classic poultry dish, originating in Chennai, India. “There are a few theories about the origin of Chicken 65. The most popular theory says that it was created in Tamil Nadu by A.M. Buhari in 1965. Another one says that the original dish was made with 65 hot chili peppers, as a testament of manliness. There are also some unlikely theories, such as the one claiming that the chicken was cut into 65 pieces, or that the chicken was 65 days old when the dish was prepared,” it said.

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However, what stands out is that there are numerous variations of the dish across South India with every state having its own version. “In Karnataka, the dish is garnished with grated coconut, and in Andhra Pradesh, the chicken is cooked instead of fried. Chicken 65 is commonly served with hot, red chutneys,” Taste Atlas concluded.

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