Bakery style Chicken Roll, Chicken Roll Recipe
Posted on 4 Apr 2025, by
The Bakery style Chicken Roll is a popular snack in Kerala bakeries that brings back memories for every kid who grew up in the '90s. The roll itself is a perfect mix—inside, there’s a tasty, slightly spicy chicken filling, and on the outside, a crispy yet soft layer that makes every bite satisfying. It’s a comforting, flavorful snack that many of us still crave, reminding us of those simpler, happier days.
Preparation
00:20 minutes
Resting
02:00 Hrs
Cooking
00:40 minutes
Total Time
03:00 Hrs
Servings
8 servings
Difficulty
MODERATE
A Bakery Style Chicken Roll always brings back warm childhood memories. One of the sweetest childhood memories is walking to the nearby bakery after a Saturday cricket match. Buy a hot, crispy chicken roll and sip on black tea, chatting with friends about the match. That warm, crunchy, and flavorful chicken roll has always stayed with me. Today, I’m recreating that nostalgic memory, and it feels like a delicious trip back in time. The chicken roll’s special charm lies in two things, the tasty filling with aromatic spices and perfectly cooked chicken. And the crunchy but soft outer layer that makes it so special.
Common Ingredients Used
- Chicken: The main ingredient for the filling.
- Onion: Adds sweetness and texture to the filling.
- Ginger and Garlic: These two are essential for that authentic savory flavor and depth in the chicken filling.
- Green Chillies: For a little bit of heat and flavor that balances the spices.
- Curry Leaves: Gives the filling a traditional touch and enhances the aroma.
- Spice Powders : like Turmeric powder, Coriander Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Black Pepper Powder and Garam Masala Powder, brings life to the chicken roll with its depth of flavor and spiciness.
- Coriander Leaves, freshly chopped coriander leaves add color and a refreshing taste to the filling.
- Soy Sauce: Adds a slightly savory, umami flavor to the filling, giving it a unique taste.
- Maida (All-purpose flour): For making the outer dough that holds the filling together.
- Yeast: Helps the dough rise and become soft and fluffy.
- Sugar: Just a little sweetness to help activate the yeast and improve the dough texture.
Making Process:
- Prepare the Dough for the Outer Layer, In a bowl, mix maida, yeast, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add warm water gradually to form a soft, elastic dough. Knead for a few minutes, cover, and let it rise for an hour or until it doubles in size.
- Cook the Chicken, Cook the chicken pieces with turmeric powder, black pepper powder and salt until tender. Shred the chicken into small pieces.
- Prepare the Filling, Heat some oil in a pan and sauté chopped onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies, and curry leaves. Roast the spice powders, add in the shredded chicken, salt, soy sauce, coriander leaves pieces and mix everything together.
- Assemble the Rolls, Dip each chicken roll in a beaten egg and coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Rolls, Heat oil in a pan on low to medium heat. Fry the rolls until they’re golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally to ensure they cook evenly.
Tips and Tricks to Improve the Flavor
- Fry on Low to Medium Heat: Frying on too high heat can burn the outer layer while leaving the inside undercooked. Cooking on a moderate flame ensures that the roll gets that perfect golden-brown color and crispy texture, while the filling stays juicy and tender.
- Seasoning:Adjust the spices to suit your taste. If you prefer a milder roll, reduce the amount of chili powder and green chillies.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee – it’s the perfect pairing for that nostalgic feeling.
- Lime water is a refreshing side that pairs perfectly with the richness of the chicken roll.
- Tomato ketchup or any dip of your choice adds an extra layer of flavor and a touch of sweetness to balance the spiciness.
This chicken roll is not just a snack; it’s a piece of my childhood brought back to life. Enjoy every crispy, juicy bite!
Ingredients
For Dough:
- All Purpose Flour - 2 Cups
- Lukewarm Water - 1/2 Cup + 2 To 3 Tablespoon
- Sugar - 1 Teaspoon
- Active Dry Yeast - 1 Teaspoon
- Oil - 1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon( To Brush On Top )
For Cooking Chicken:
- Chicken Breast Piece - 250 Grams
- Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Teaspoon
- Black Pepper Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
- Water As Required
For Filling:
- Oil - 2 Tablespoon
- Onion, Finely Chopped - 1.5 Cups, Approx: 200 Grams
- Crushed Or Chopped Ginger-Garlic - 2 Tablespoon
- Green Chillies - 2 - 3 Nos, finely Chopped
- Curry Leaves - 1 sprig, finely chopped
- Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Teaspoon
- Coriander Powder - 1 Teaspoon
- Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 Tablespoon
- Black Pepper Powder - 1/4 Teaspoon
- Garam Masala Powder - 3/4 Teaspoon
- Dark Soy Sauce - 1 Tablespoon
- Chopped Coriander Leaves - 1 - 2 Tablespoon
- Salt - 1 Teaspoon, adjust according to your taste
- Salt - 3/4 Teaspoon, Adjust According To Your Taste
For Assembling And Frying:
- Eggs - 1 - 2 Nos, Beaten
- Breadcrumbs, as required
- Oil, to deep fry the Chicken Rolls
Directions
Dough Preparation:
- In a large bowl, take half a cup of lukewarm water, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast, mix well and set aside for 10 minutes. Be sure to use lukewarm water. If you are using regular yeast, add 1 tsp yeast and mix well.
- Then add 2 cups of flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tablespoon oil and mix well. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water and knead well for 6-7 minutes to make a soft dough.
- Now, apply a little oil on top of the dough, cover and leave it aside until the dough doubles in size. This will take about 1 to 2 hours.
Cooking Chicken:
- Take enough water in a pan, add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder and boil it.
- Add in 250 grams of chicken breast pieces and cook till the chicken is well done, about 15 - 20 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove the chicken pieces from the water and set aside.
- Once the chicken is slightly cooled, mince the chicken pieces and set aside. You can store the chicken stock in the fridge for later use, if desired.
Filling Preparation:
- Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pan, add in the finely chopped onion, finely chopped/crushed ginger and garlic, finely chopped green chillies, finely chopped curry leaves, salt and saute until the onion turns light golden color.
- Then add in the Turmeric powder, Coriander powder, Red chilli powder and saute for one minute on low heat.
- Then add in the Black Pepper powder, Garam Masala powder and roast it slightly.
- Now add in the minced chicken and mix well.
- After that, add in the dark soy sauce, finely chopped coriander leaves and mix well; Remove the pan from the stove and set aside.
Assembling Chicken Rolls:
- Once the dough is ready, divide the dough into 8 equal sized portions.
- Roll out each portion to the size of a chapati (Indian flat bread, typically has a diameter of around 5 - 7 inches ). To make it easier to spread, you can sprinkle a little flour if desired.
- After each portion is spread out, place 2-3 tablespoons of filling on one side and roll it as shown in the video and seal the sides. Apply a little water to the edges, this helps to seal them properly.
- Prepare the entire batch in the same way.
- Now, take one or two eggs in a bowl, beat well and set aside. Similarly, take some breadcrumbs in another bowl and keep them ready.
- Dip each prepared roll in beaten egg, coat it well in breadcrumbs, and set aside. To prevent the breadcrumbs from falling down while frying, coat it well in breadcrumbs and then press it with your hands.
Frying Chicken Rolls:
- Heat enough oil in a pan to fry the chicken rolls.
- Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat to low-medium heat.
- Place the prepared chicken rolls one by one in the hot oil and fry on low-medium heat until golden brown. Fry it by turning it on all sides at regular intervals.
- Then remove it from oil and transfer to a plate. Fry all the chicken rolls in the same way.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
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