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Chicken Paratha Roll Recipe

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Chicken Paratha Roll is a flavorful and satisfying dish featuring juicy marinated chicken cooked to perfection, wrapped in flaky store-bought parathas with a spicy yogurt chutney and fresh onion-mint mix. Perfect for a quick meal or lunch, this recipe combines smoky, tangy, and spicy notes with soft, warm bread for an irresistible roll that can be grilled, sautéed, or even smoked for extra flavor.

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 1 lb Chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (half a lemon)
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1.5 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1.5 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Green Chili Paste (or 2-3 minced green chilies)
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder

Cooking

  • Oil for cooking (2-3 tbsp)
  • 1 piece of coal for smoking (optional)
  • Soaked wooden skewers if barbecuing (optional)

Chutney

  • 1 cup Yogurt (divided: 1/2 cup and 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 tbsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 to 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2-3 Green Chilies
  • 4-5 Mint leaves
  • 1 tsp Chaat Masala

Onion Mix

  • 1 Onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Mint, chopped

Wrap

  • 6 Store-bought parathas (cooked per package instructions, or 4 if you prefer very stuffed rolls)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Cut the chicken into one-inch pieces and combine with yogurt, lemon juice, red chili powder, salt, ginger paste, garlic paste, garam masala, green chili paste, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor. For quicker marination, cut chicken into smaller pieces.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and browned. Alternatively, thread the chicken onto presoaked wooden skewers and grill for a few minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. Smoke the Chicken (Optional): Heat a piece of coal until glowing red. Place the hot coal on a small piece of oil or an onion skin inside the pan with the cooked chicken. Drizzle a little oil over the coal and quickly cover with an airtight lid to trap the smoke. Let this infuse for a few minutes until the smoke dissipates, imparting a smoky flavor to the chicken.
  4. Prepare the Chutney: In a mini blender, combine half a cup of yogurt with red chili powder, cumin powder, salt, lemon juice, green chilies, mint leaves, and chaat masala. Puree until smooth. Stir in the remaining half a cup of yogurt to thicken the chutney and prevent it from becoming watery. Adjust seasoning to taste—this chutney should be spicy and tangy.
  5. Prepare the Onion Mix: Thinly slice the onion and soak in cold water for 30 minutes to reduce bitterness. Drain well and mix with chopped mint for a fresh and crunchy topping.
  6. Assemble the Rolls: Lay a warm paratha on a clean flat surface. Spread a line of cooked chicken down the center, followed by a generous layer of the onion-mint mixture. Drizzle or spread the yogurt chutney over the top. Carefully roll up the paratha to encase the fillings. Wrap the roll in foil or paper to hold its shape.
  7. Serve and Reheat: Serve the chicken paratha roll immediately with extra chutney on the side. For reheating, unwrap the foil and warm the roll in the oven until heated through for a crispy, delicious finish. These rolls pair wonderfully with fries and garlic mayo for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavors or at least 2 hours for best results.
  • If short on time, cut chicken into smaller pieces to reduce marination time.
  • Smoking the chicken with hot coal is optional but adds a unique barbecue flavor.
  • Soaking onions in cold water removes sharpness and bitterness.
  • Store-bought parathas save time but can be homemade for extra freshness.
  • You can grill the chicken instead of sautéing for a smokier taste.
  • Wrap rolls tightly and reheat in the oven to keep them crisp rather than microwaving.

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