Aromatic Sri Lankan Kottu Roti with Chicken and Vegetables

Name: Aromatic Sri Lankan Kottu Roti with Chicken and Vegetables
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Flatbreads (Sri Lankan godhamba roti); Chicken breast; Soy sauce; Sriracha; Turmeric; Cumin powder; Salt; Vegetable oil; Onion; Garlic; Ginger; Bell pepper; Carrot; Eggs; Green chilies; Curry leaves; Salt and pepper; Lime juice; Fresh cilantro

A Spicy and Flavorful Stir-fried Delight

Kottu Roti is a beloved Sri Lankan street food favorite, combining chopped roti with spicy chicken and vibrant vegetables for a meal that’s bursting with flavor.

1 h 15 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Roti

Flatbreads (Sri Lankan godhamba roti)

4, cut into small pieces

For the Chicken Marinade

Chicken breast

500g, thinly sliced

Soy sauce

2 tbsp

Sriracha

1 tbsp

Turmeric

1/2 tsp

Cumin powder

1 tsp

Salt

To taste

For the Stir-fry

Vegetable oil

2 tbsp

Onion

1 large, sliced

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Ginger

1-inch, grated

Bell pepper

1, thinly sliced

Carrot

1, julienned

Eggs

2, lightly beaten

Green chilies

3, sliced

Curry leaves

2 tbsp

For Finishing Touches

Salt and pepper

To taste

Lime juice

2 tbsp

Fresh cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Combine ingredients

In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, sriracha, turmeric, cumin, and salt.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Do not over-marinate chicken or it may become too salty.

Flavor infusion

Allow chicken to soak up all the flavors.

Preparing the Vegetables and Roti

Chop the roti

Chop the roti into bite-sized squares and set aside.

Slightly warming roti before cutting can make the chopping process easier.

Prep vegetables

Prepare the vegetables: slice onion and bell pepper, julienne carrot, and slice green chilies.

Beat eggs

Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and keep them ready to scramble.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Chicken

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, cook marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through.

Scrambling the Eggs

In the same pan, scramble beaten eggs until just cooked, then remove and set aside.

Use medium heat for best results.

Stir-frying Vegetables

Add remaining oil, sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves until fragrant, then add bell pepper, carrot, and green chilies.

Cook over medium-high heat for optimal flavor development.

Plating & Serving