A dear friend of mine mentioned this egg chicken roll to me some time ago and I really had to make it. Egg chicken roll is a super popular Indian street food apparently that is served especially on Calcutta's streets. To me, it instantaneously did sound like a recipe I wanted to make and try as soon as possible. It is one of those homemade chicken recipes that you would want to have over and over again and not feel guilty at all feel no guilt about.
I went out to search for it so I found these served in Camden. We all loved it. Absolutely great for a day out when 30K steps were completed but way too oily for my taste and liking.
I enjoyed it and I wanted to replicate it in my kitchen. At the same time, I wanted to give it a healthier touch so I can enjoy it whenever I want.
What is special about this recipe?
It is one of those recipes that is super easy to put together. It is healthy, delicious, and packed with goodness, especially this homemade version. Made from scratch with well-known ingredients.
- Is definitely a great recipe that you can make any time of the day, it makes the perfect brunch, lunch, or dinner. Needless to say, it would make a fantastic work lunch or picnic.
- It is packed with healthy protein and vegetables, a very important daily diet, while also tasting super delicious!
- It has plenty of room for customization - make it your own and never the same by simply changing the spices but also the protein type.
Ingredients
To make the chicken you will need a few ingredients like spices, and chicken (cut into strips, marinated, and cooked). Homemade parathas or store-bought.
To prepare the chicken:
- boneless chicken - chicken breast and thighs are the best options for this recipe
- cumin powder
- ginger - fresh - freshly grated (paste can also be used)
- garlic - fresh - chopped and made into a paste (garlic powder or garlic paste is also an option
- coriander powder
- turmeric - fresh - freshly grated or powder
- chicken garam masala
- curry powder
- lemon juice and zest
- yogurt
- salt and pepper to taste
- red chili and herbs
- cardamom - optional but I love the addition of flavors
- fresh red Thai chili to sprinkle when serving (optional)
How to make Egg Chicken Roll?
There are a few ways egg chicken roll or chicken Kathi roll can be prepared.
The stuffing, the flavors, and the spice choice and pairing will make all the difference. If prepared ahead of time it becomes a super quick recipe. It is so delicious that a chicken roll is never enough to satisfy one’s craving and starving soul!
This recipe, if made ahead, can make the perfect takeaway lunch for work, a nice picnic choice, or an utter party smasher.
The great news is that you can effortlessly prepare this Egg Chicken Roll or Chicken Kathi Roll Street Style at home with just a little preparation.
It involves 3 steps:
- Firstly, the spelt flour and turmeric flatbread or paratha (maida paratha) need to be prepared, cooked, and lined with egg in a cast-iron skillet or griddle pan.
- Secondly, the chicken needs preparing and then the stuffing task
- Finally, here comes the assembling of your chicken rolls. For this, some thinly sliced cucumber, red onion, Thai red chilies, and chopped cilantro/coriander.
You may want to slather quite a bit of the sauce of your own choice (see recipe notes for recommendations) on your paratha. Add a layer of salad and the sauteed boneless chicken pieces.
Wrap it and fold it with some waxed paper (if preferred) and serve whilst hot as these taste best when served as hot as possible.
There is a little preparation involved but well worth it.
Step 1) Make the paratha
If I make my own parathas (well worth the effort and the little extra time) I always start with making those first.
For this you will need:
- flour - I have used equal amounts of spelt flour and wholemeal - you may use all-purpose flour if you do not have any other types
- turmeric powder
- salt and pepper - yes pepper for extra flavor
- water - amount can really vary depending on whether you want a denser flatbread or a smoother batter to make a crepe-like paratha
Mix all ingredients, make the dough, split it into equal amounts and make dough balls.
Set aside and allow to rest whilst you prepare other ingredients and/or steps.
Flatten them later when ready to cook into a cast iron or any non-stick pan
Step 2) Prepare and cook the chicken:
This involves two stages:
- marinating the chicken - for anything between 20 minutes to overnight
- cook the marinated chicken breast and chicken thighs cut into strips.
Step 3) Prepare the vegetables and the salad for filling the egg chicken roll
- chop, and cut into strips some salad like an iceberg, fresh herbs, and some veg (cucumber, tomatoes, or carrot) if desired.
Step 4) Adding the egg to the paratha:
Lining the paratha with egg requires:
- breaking the eggs into a bowl,
- beating them, add little into a pan with a small ladle and
- placing the already-cooked paratha over the egg. Cook for 2 minutes.
Step 5) Assembling the chicken roll:
- Take one egg-lined paratha flatbread or crepe, egg side up, and spread 1-2 teaspoons of tomato and chili sauce. Even more, if you like to do so.
- Drizzle or spoon some of your favorite sauce, the salad ingredients, or vegetables, place approximately 4-5 chicken pieces on each paratha, drizzle more sauce/sauces if you wish, and wrap them. Finally, fold a strip of waxed paper on egg chicken rolls to make these secure.
Substitutions:
- grated cheese
- use different sauces like mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, green, sour cream, yogurt, or a mix of these as you wish.
- use various vegetables or salads to stuff the roll such as iceberg salad, any salad you may like, sprouts, grated carrot, cucumbers, tomato slices, and spinach (cooked or raw).
- You may want to use this Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce to give this recipe a twist.
Other names for egg chicken roll
- Chicken Kathi Roll
- Kolkata Style Chicken Roll
- Chicken Frankie
Cook's Tips
- extra chilies and a few fresh curry leaves - chopped and added to the egg for extra heat and flavor optional but recommended if you like that green chili kick and the curry leaves unique flavor. I am a huge fan of both.
- water for the parathas should be cold if you want those crispier. Add oil, full-fat milk, or yogurt if you want the parathas to be moist.
- the chicken - the longer you will marinade, the better the flavors infuse delivering a really nicely flavored chicken.
- to cook the chicken - use a large bottom pan so the chicken doesn't stew but has enough room for the juices to evaporate fairly quickly.
- to make the assembling process a swifter one, you may wish to mix the salad ingredients in a bowl (salad, cucumber, red onion, and fresh herbs) so all you need to do is grab a generous pinch of that in one go, so serving these rolls hot will be achieved.
- the lemon - wash it and zest it first and then cut it into two halves. Use half for the marinade and the other half to have it ready at the end for a quick squeeze over the salad before rolling the chicken rolls.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely, the paratha can be replaced with any flatbread whether that's homemade or store-bought, tortilla, thicker pancakes, or even with a pita bread pocket if you like.
Yes, it will alter the taste but if you are in a hurry just go for whatever you like or have. An easier-to-make option will be to make crepes which means you will need to make a runny batter using the same ingredients listed above but add more water. You can also buy the ready-made wraps, these will be great for a work lunch or a picnic.
For a super healthy option, a low-carb choice, you may even wrap the curried chicken in salad leaves (Chinese salad, gem lettuce, iceberg leaves) and serve.
Yes, the chicken can be prepared ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
The parathas can also be made ahead and covered with clingfilm but mind due these might dry out after making so it is best to freshly make them when you wish to serve those.
By all means, you can add some form of fat (oil, butter or full-fat milk, yogurt so they will not dry as quickly. If you add some fats, parathas can be made ahead of time on the day and reheated when adding/ lining these with the egg, just before assembling the rolls.
Substitute the chicken with hard tofu strips and the milk and yogurt (if using any in paratha) with plant-based ones.
To make it gluten-free substitute the regular flour with a gluten-free version.
Other chicken recipes you may like
- Easy Chicken Kebabs
- Easiest Chicken Thighs Recipe With Broccoli Salad
- Chicken With Garlic, Vegetable Tomato Sauce And Polenta
- Skillet Chicken And Olive Pesto Sauce Bake
Delicious Egg Chicken Roll Recipe
Equipment
- pan
- Rolling Pin
- deep pan
- spatula
- glass bowl
- skillet or non-stick pan
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 500 g chicken (17.64 oz)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste 1 teaspoon or powder 1 tsp
- ¾ tablespoon chicken garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 2-3 cloves garlic made into paste or grated on smallest holes
- 2-3 pods cardamom strongly recommend using this
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or any oil you like
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon dried chilli and herbs powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric fresh or powder
For paratha
- 300 g flour (2.4 cups) I used equal amounts wholemeal and white spelt
- 180-200 ml water ( 6-7 floz) lukewarm
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Other ingredients
- 4 large eggs to line the parathas
- salad any salad will do - shredded
- red chilli for garnishing (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 cup cucumber sliced (cut julienne)
- 2-3 med spring onions /scallions
- 5 tablespoons fresh herbs parsley or coriander /cilantro
- ½ lemon juiced and jested
Instructions
To make the parathas
- Add the flour, turmeric powder salt, and pepper to a clean glass bowl. Whisk slightly to mix this homogenously.
- Add the water little by little kneading gently until all water has been incorporated and the dough no longer sticks to your hands. This should take 5-7 minutes. You will have a soft and smooth dough that has formed. When finished, cover with clingfilm and a kitchen towel and set aside.
- After the 20 minutes rest, divide the dough into 10 equal amounts (use a scale if you wish to be really accurate). Form dough balls and place those on a wooden board or your clean worktop/ working surface.
- Flatted the parathas with the help of a rolling pin by rolling each ball into a flat disk of approximately 17-18 cm or 7-8 inches. Roll as you cook them otherwise you will need a lot of extra space. If you have the space, flour the surface and roll all 10 dough balls.
- Place a cast-iron skillet or a non-stick pan over medium fire/heat. Cook all parathas and pile them just like crepes on a plate.
Prep and cook the chicken
- Add the chicken cut into strips and all the marinating ingredients mentioned above into a bowl and set aside for at least 20 mins.
- Add the oil to a deep non-stick pan or a cast-iron skillet and place over medium-high heat. add the marinated chicken and cook for about 15-18 minutes tossing occasionally. Cook until the chicken is well cooked and it starts to sizzle.
Getting the parathas lined with egg
- Take a pan out, place it on fire, add a little brush of olive oil, and pour in some egg mixture using a small ladle. Place a paratha over the egg and allow it to cook for one minute or so until the egg is cooked. Do so with all the parathas.
Assembling the Egg Chicken Roll
- Have all the parts needed to put the rolls together ready (sauce, salad, chicken and the parathas, garnishing chilies, and ½ the lemon)
Notes
- the chicken - the longer you will marinade, the better the flavors infuse delivering a really nicely flavored chicken.
- to cook the chicken - use a large bottom pan so the chicken doesn't stew but has enough room for the juices to evaporate fairly quickly.
Ga Ping says
Hi, just found your site and love your recipes. I'm now waiting for summer for the pastèque to arrive so I can ferment some! A quick question - I like the sound of your rolls, but I only cook for one. Can I freeze the rolls between sheets of silicon paper please? And vac sealed in bags, of course..............
Ramona says
Hi Ga Ping,
Thank you for stopping by and for your kind remark.
Yes, you can freeze the rolls absolutely! Exactly as mentioned, it is the best practice! Good luck and I am waiting to find out what other recipes will you try next? Thanks once again. Happy New Year by the way!!
Katie says
Perfect recipe! These turned out so wonderful, the whole family loved it!
Shelby says
I love how easy this variation is! It taste like classic "street meat" with so much flavor!
nancy says
love this healthy Egg Chicken Roll recipe. it was delicious for breakfast on the go and even freezer friendly
Tyanne says
One of the best egg rolls I've made!
Ramona says
Aww, thank you sooo much Tyanne! xx
Abhi says
I am in love with it. I am soon going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing and bringing back my memories of yummy Indian street food!! You remind me of India.
Linda says
Once I got over making paratha (dough things are intimidating), the rest was a breeze. And those flavors! So so good!
Megan says
Oh my goodness this looks ahhhmazing! I am hungry and then I saw this. Thanks so much for some great inspiration for lunch.
Melinda says
What a flavor combination! I love the veggies and the fresh ginger is a game changer.
Rob says
So delicious and healthy! The flavors are just wonderful!
Oscar says
Such a great recipe, love the combination of all the spices. So flavourful and delicious, everyone loved it.
Ramona says
Thank you so much oscar, I am really happy you guys loved it.
Jean says
this chicken egg roll is so flavorful, I didnt have cardamom pods and use powder instead. Love the curry and other spices too.
nancy says
super tasty and easy to make. thanks for the easy to follow instructions
Elizabeth says
Absolutely delicious! We’ll definitely be making this again!
Kristina says
This recipe reminds me of taquitos, which I eat a few times a month- but this was such a fun and different recipe! It was delicious- I highly recommend these.
Marcellina says
The flavor combination in this recipe is amazing! I can’t wait to try it for my family!
Oscar says
These egg rolls turned out so good and super easy to make. I'm going to use these rolls for everything now. Thank you.
Andrea White says
love how easy this is! so good too!
Jessica says
So much flavor rolled up in this! I absolutely love the combination of spices. Will be making this time and time again.
Oscar says
This was so good, I love the ginger, curry and coriander flavours in these rolls. So many amazing flavours, my family loved them too.
Debra says
That chicken was so flavorful..everyone loved it!
Chenée says
These rolls look so perfectly satisfying! I love the blend of spices for the chicken. I can't wait to try them myself the next time I have dinner guests!
Tammy says
OOh lining the roll with egg is a great idea! Looks absolutely delicious! Full of such great flavors...I'm craving one right now!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
Oh wow these chicken egg rolls look amazing! I'm loving the spice mixture. Definitely adding these to my meal prep next week! My mouth is watering just looking at these!
Jacqueline Debono says
These egg chicken rolls look fantastic. I love all the spice in the chicken filling. I've never made my own parathas but I really want to give it a go so I can make these rolls exactly the way you have!
Kathryn says
This was so flavorful and made a delicious protein packed lunch. Loved how easy it was to put together too 🙂
Addie says
Such a delicious and flavorful egg roll! Just like takeout but way better!
Ramona says
Oh yes, much better! Thank you Addie!
Megan Ellam says
These look amazing! I cannot wait to get into the kitchen to get cooking! Thanks for sharing.
Leslie says
This is an amazing recipe! I love the flavors in this egg chicken roll! So perfect!
Amy Liu Dong says
Such an easy and delicious recipe to make. I am sure everyone will love this. Thank you!
Oscar says
These were delicious. I love the flavours of curry, ginger and garlic masala. So easy to make. Saving this recipe.
Cathleen says
Wow, one of the best egg rolls I have seen in a while!! Bookmarking this to make over the weekend, thank you so much for the recipe 🙂
Veronika Sykorova says
I love any kind of rolls or wraps, they're always a huge hit in our house and this chicken wrap was no different! Definitely going into our rotation!
Gwynn says
The combination of flavors in this recipe has my mouth watering. So delicious!
Amanda Dixon says
This chicken roll is delicious! The chicken is perfectly spiced, and I love how it was nice and light.
nancy says
delish recipe with egg roll and extra proteins
Jeannie says
so rich in spices! great for on the go meal.