The BEST Chicken Kathi rolls
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The BEST Chicken Kathi rolls
Description
This recipe for The BEST Chicken Kathi Rolls centers on small pieces of chicken marinated in a spiced yogurt mix containing ginger, garlic, Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, and dried fenugreek leaves. The marination both tenderizes and flavors the chicken. Cooking the chicken with sliced red and green peppers and onions creates a savory filling with a slight sweetness from the vegetables. The filling is cooked until the chicken is fully done but remains tender.
The cooked filling is served wrapped inside warm, flaky parathas that are pan-toasted until golden on both sides. The rolls are assembled by spreading a cilantro-mint chutney on the paratha, adding the chicken filling, and topping with thinly sliced red onion and chopped cilantro. This combination balances spice, herby freshness, and texture with the flaky bread.
Chicken is pat-dried before marinating to avoid watery texture. The recipe suggests marinating for 15-20 minutes or longer for deeper flavor. Variations include grilling the filling for a smoky flavor, using skinless boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts, and substituting non-dairy yogurt or increasing lemon juice for dairy-free versions. The filling keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes well. Using homemade chutney enhances the roll’s brightness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite sized strips
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 small red pepper thinly sliced
- 1 small green pepper thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Marinade Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic pressed
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoons garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1 tablespoon fenugreek leaves Kasoori methi, dried, aka Kasoori Methi
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
To Serve:
- 8 parathas cook per package instructions, Kawan brand
- ½ cup cilantro-mint chutney
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Add chicken to a bowl and stir in all the marinade ingredients. Mix well and keep aside for 20 minutes. You can also marinate it for a longer time but 2 hours is generally enough. Make sure to keep it in the refrigerator if marinating for more than 20 mins.
- Make the filling: Heat oil in a pan. Add onions, peppers, salt and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add marinated chicken and mix well. Cooked covered for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat. Take the lid off and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked. Turn the heat off. Add cilantro.
- Cook the Parathas: Heat a non-stick griddle pan. Remove the Kawan paratha from the plastic wrapping and place it on the griddle. Cook on medium-high heat for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until both sides are golden brown, pressing gently with a spatula.
- Assemble Kathi Roll: Spread 2 teaspoons of chutney on the cooked paratha. Add 2 to 3 spoonfuls of the filling in the middle. Add sliced onions and cilantro on top. roll the sides up to the middle. You can use small toothpicks to hold them together.
Notes
- Pat dry chicken pieces before marinating to prevent watery filling.
- Marinate chicken 15-20 minutes for good flavor; refrigerate if longer.
- Grill chicken and vegetables outdoors in summer for smoky taste.
- Parathas can be store-bought or homemade; heat on griddle until golden.
- Fresh homemade mint cilantro chutney brightens the roll.
- Store filling up to 3 days refrigerated or freeze for later use.
- Adjust spice levels by changing red chili powder amount; mild Kashmiri is preferred.
- Substitute yogurt with non-dairy options or extra lemon juice for dairy-free version.
- Chicken thighs may be used instead of breasts for variation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1022mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 650mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1359IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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