Chicken 555Cook

Chicken 555

Also known as Chicken Fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sidesSnacks & StartersLow fatHigh proteinDairy-free

Total30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
Per serving322 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Chicken 555

Cook along

5 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Andhra-style chicken 555 of breast strips shallow-fried and tossed with onion, curry leaves and fennel. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

20 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • SaltSalt1.25 tsp
  • GarlicGarlic, Roughly Chopped4 cloves
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • MaidaMaida2 tbsp
  • Mint LeavesMint Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
  • Soy SauceSoy Sauce1 tbsp
  • Corn StarchCorn Starch2/3 cup
  • OnionOnion, Slices1
  • EggsEggs1
  • Sunflower OilSunflower OilFor Shallow Frying
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
  • WaterWater½ cup
  • Fennel SeedsFennel Seeds, Crushed½ tsp
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice1 tsp
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Roughly Chopped3
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves2 sprigs
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder1 tsp
  • Boneless Chicken BreastBoneless Chicken Breast500 grams

Contains: egg, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy322kcal1288kcal
Protein32g127g
Carbohydrate31g124g
Fat6.9g28g
Fibre1.9g7.6g
Sugar1.5g6g

Cookd masalas for boneless chicken breast

Method

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken breast into strips and then add them into a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients required for the marination and mix to combine well.

    SaltMaidaCorn StarchEggsBoneless Chicken Breast

  2. 2

    Shallow fry the chicken until golden and crispy, around 2 minutes per side on a medium high heat.

    Sunflower Oil

  3. 3

    In a kadai, add some oil. Once hot add the onion, curry leaves and green chilli. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until soft and just starting to turn golden. Add the ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.

    OnionGreen ChilliGinger Garlic PasteCurry leavesSalt

  4. 4

    Add the garlic. Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and the crushed fennel seeds. Mix and cook on a medium heat, until the onions start to stick to the pan, around 4 minutes.

    GarlicRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderMint LeavesCoriander LeavesWaterFennel SeedsCoriander Powder

  5. 5

    Once a sauce has formed, add the fried chicken along with soy sauce and lemon juice. Toss well to coat the chicken in the sauce.

    Soy SauceLemon Juice

Before you start

How long does Chicken 555 take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken 555 serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken 555 vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken 555 spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken 555?
500 grams Boneless Chicken Breast, 2/3 cup Corn Starch, 1 Eggs, 2 tbsp Maida, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken 555?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken 555?
About 322 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

Nobody has shared how this one turned out yet. If you cook it, add a photo and a line for the next person.

Share how it turned out

Add a photo and a line for the next person who cooks it.

0/2000