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Aromatic Sri Lankan Kottu Roti with Chicken and Vegetables

Name: Aromatic Sri Lankan Kottu Roti with Chicken and Vegetables
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Flatbreads (Sri Lankan godhamba roti), 4, cut into small pieces; Chicken breast, 500g, thinly sliced; Soy sauce, 2 tbsp; Sriracha, 1 tbsp; Turmeric, 1/2 tsp; Cumin powder, 1 tsp; Salt, To taste; 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; Salt and pepper, To taste; Lime juice, 2 tbsp; Fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup, chopped

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.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 3, 2025

Aromatic Sri Lankan Kottu Roti with Chicken and Vegetables — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Roti

For the Chicken Marinade

For the Stir-fry

For Finishing Touches

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 582 kcal
Protein: 41.25 g
Carbs: 65 g
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 5.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2328 kcal
Protein: 165 g
Carbs: 260 g
Fat: 80 g
Fiber: 21 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Flatbreads (Sri Lankan godhamba roti) 4, cut into small pieces	1200	36	216	36	12
Chicken breast 500g, thinly sliced	550	110	0	6	0
Soy sauce 2 tbsp	20	2	1	0	0
Sriracha 1 tbsp	15	0	3	0	0
Turmeric 1/2 tsp	4	0	1	0	0
Cumin powder 1 tsp	8	0	1	0	1
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Onion 1 large, sliced	60	2	14	0	3
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	8	0	2	0	0
Ginger 1-inch, grated	5	0	1	0	0
Bell pepper 1, thinly sliced	24	1	6	0	2
Carrot 1, julienned	25	1	6	0	2
Eggs 2, lightly beaten	140	12	1	10	0
Green chilies 3, sliced	15	1	4	0	1
Curry leaves 2 tbsp	5	0	1	0	0
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Lime juice 2 tbsp	8	0	3	0	0
Fresh cilantro 1/4 cup, chopped	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, sriracha, turmeric, cumin, and salt.
2
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: Do not over-marinate chicken or it may become too salty.
3
Flavor infusion
Allow chicken to soak up all the flavors.

Preparing the Vegetables and Roti

1
Chop the roti
Chop the roti into bite-sized squares and set aside.
Tip: Slightly warming roti before cutting can make the chopping process easier.
2
Prep vegetables
Prepare the vegetables: slice onion and bell pepper, julienne carrot, and slice green chilies.
3
Beat eggs
Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and keep them ready to scramble.

How to Make Aromatic Sri Lankan Kottu Roti with Chicken and Vegetables

Total time: 1 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Chicken
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, cook marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
2
Scrambling the Eggs
In the same pan, scramble beaten eggs until just cooked, then remove and set aside.
3
Stir-frying Vegetables
Add remaining oil, sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves until fragrant, then add bell pepper, carrot, and green chilies.