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Arroz con leche
Frita
Empanada
Sandwich cubano
Tortilla de patatas
Yuca frita

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Kothu Parotta using leftover grilled chicken curry

Here comes my final post of leftover recipes using grilled chicken...

Check out previous posts...

Potato stuffed grilled chicken
Grilled chicken and apple sandwich
Grilled chicken curry

and my today's post is KOTHU PAROTTA using leftover grilled chicken curry....

Kothu parotta, one of the famous and flavorful street food in Tamil Nadu which is prepared using parotta and salna. Both veg and non veg can be prepared and also lots of variations can also be made according to our creativity and taste bud. The sound of mincing parotta in local shops, itself a rhythm for all food lovers.. am I right ? Very easy to prepare and very delicious to taste.. Generally, salna is used for this parotta but sometimes, I use my chicken gravy or non veg kurma too to prepare kothu parotta. It gives a different taste and flavor. Onion raita is an excellent combination for this kothu parotta though some prefers to have it as such...

Here is the recipe of my style kothu parotta.....

Ingredients :

4 Parottas
2 Onions, Finely chopped
1 1/2 Cups Leftover Grilled chicken curry ( You can use any chicken curry or gravy )
1 Big Tomatoes Finely chopped
2 Eggs
Handful of Curry leaves
Salt to taste
2 Tbsp Oil

Method :

Add 1 1/2 Tbsp oil in a Iron tawa and add the chopped onions.

Saute till it turns light brown color and add the chopped tomatoes.

Saute till the tomatoes turns soft and add some curry leaves.

Mix well and add two eggs to the onion mixture.

Scramble the eggs and cook it for a minute.

Now add the leftover curry and mix well.

Meanwhile, tear the parottas into small pieces.

Add the parottas and mix well.

Simmer the flame and keep on mixing till the curry gets coated well with the parottas.

Now take a tall stainless steel glass, turn upside and mince it evenly.

Turn the flame to medium and pour the remaining oil and curry leaves.

Add salt if required as the curry already contains salt.

Cook it till it gets light crispy texture.

Switch off the flame and serve hot.

Serving Options :

Serve hot with Onion Raita.

Grilled Chicken Curry / Leftover recipes

After posting my creamy sandwich "Grilled chicken & Apple Sandwich" using leftover grilled chicken, this is my second recipe using the same potato stuffed grilled chicken. This is a delicious one pot gravy prepared using pressure cooker and also an excellent side dish for Dosa, Idly and Roti. Personally, I served it with dosa n hot rice and it tasted heavenly. As I have used the leftover dish for this curry, I have included the grilled potatoes too but it can also be omitted or added into the curry using fresh cubed potatoes. Poached eggs makes the dish more exotic while serving and also enhances the flavor and taste.

Do you have leftover chicken at home... then, here is the recipe of simple and tasty one pot curry....

Ingredients :

1 Cup Chopped Grilled chicken ( I have used Potato stuffed grilled chicken leftover )
1 1/2 Tbsp Oil 
1 Tsp Saunf / Perunjeeragam 
2 Large Onions, Finely chopped
2 Tomatoes, Finely chopped
2 Green chillies, slitted
1 Bell pepper / Capsicum, Cut into small cubes
1/2 Tsp Chilli powder ( Increase the quantity if you want it more spicy )
1/2 Tsp Jeera / Cumin powder 
1 Tsp Coriander powder
Salt to taste
2 Eggs
Water, as needed
Handful of Mint leaves 
Potatoes, Optional ( I have used the leftover potatoes from grilled chicken recipe )

Method :

Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add saunf.

Fry it and add green chillies followed by the chopped onions and few mint leaves.

Saute till it turns transparent and add the chopped tomatoes.

Saute and add the cubed capsicum ( potatoes too if you are adding it ).

Add the chopped grilled chicken and add all the powders ( Turmeric, Chilli, Cumin and Coriander ) and salt.

Mix well and fry it for a minute.

Add 1 or 1 1/4 cups of water and pressure cook it for 3 whistles.

Once the pressure gets released, open the lid and switch on the flame.

Simmer the flame, slowly break and add  the eggs in the boiling curry.

Poach it for 5 minutes or till the eggs get cooked and the curry gets gravy consistency.

Garnish with the remaining mint leaves and serve.

Serving Options :

Serve with Idly, Dosa, Rice or Roti.

Stay tuned for final leftover recipe using grilled chicken......

Grilled Chicken & Apple Sandwich

As I had mentioned in my previous Potato stuffed grilled chicken recipe, posting one of the dish using leftover grilled chicken. Apple and chicken makes a delicious combo and this is one of our favorite sandwich which we often make with our leftover chicken dish. I have used honey mustard in this recipe but if it is not available, just mix mayo and mustard sauce to get this creamy texture. Very simple and no - cooking easy breakfast or lunchbox snack menu. This sandwich can also be served warm or cold and both tastes delicious. 

Ingredients :

1 Cup Chopped Grilled chicken ( Click HERE for grilled chicken recipe )
1/4 Cup Honey Mustard ( Increase the quantity, if you want juicy sandwich )
1 Big Apple, Finely chopped 
8 Sandwich slices ( I have used Oregano flavored bread for this sandwich )

Method :

Take chopped grilled chicken in a bowl and add finely chopped apple and honey mustard.

Mix well and keep aside.

Take 2 slices of bread and toast it on a grill pan on both the sides for a minute.

Now take the mixture and spread it evenly on one slice of bread.

Close the sandwich with another lightly toasted bread and toast it again on grill pan or tawa in a low flame.

Flip the other side to toast well.

Once done, remove from the flame and repeat the process for remaining sandwich.

Slice and serve hot or cold.

Serving Options :

Serve it with Tomato sauce.

Potato Stuffed Grilled Chicken

If you are looking for some interesting whole chicken recipes for parties or get together, then try this easy and delicious grilled chicken stuffed with potatoes and roasted along with cherry tomatoes and sliced onion. I have placed bacon on top of the chicken so that the fat from bacon melts and roast the chicken beautifully and the additional butter is to enhance the taste and crispiness of the chicken. The juice from the stuffed lemon also gives a lovely flavor and it is optional. This can be served with any flavored dip or mint curd chutney.

Ingredients:

1 Whole chicken
1 Tsp Red chilli powder
1 Tsp Cheddar cheese powder ( Optional )
1 Tbsp Crushed Black pepper
1 Tbsp Mixed herbs ( Oregano, Thyme Rosemary, basil and Dill )
2 Tbsp Coarse salt
3 Tbsp Butter
1 Tbsp Olive oil
2 Potatoes, cubed
1 Lemon
Handful of Mint leaves
1 Onion, sliced ( I have used white onions in this recipe )
6 Cherry Tomatoes
3 Bacon strips
1 Tsp Butter, for final brushing

Method :

Boil 2 Cups water in a pan and add the cubed potatoes and lemon.

Cook it for 5 minutes and switch off the flame. keep aside.

Clean and wash the whole chicken.

Now add Chilli powder followed by cheese powder, pepper powder, mixed herbs, salt. mint leaves and olive oil and rub it all over the chicken.

Marinate it for half an hour.

Now prick the lemon and place it inside the chicken along with few potatoes and one piece of bacon.

Tie the chicken with thread so that the filling doesn't come out.

Place the potato stuffed chicken on the baking tray and place the remaining potatoes along with the sliced onions and cherry tomatoes on the tray.

Now place the remaining bacon strips on top of the stuffed chicken and grill it in a pre heated oven.

After 15 mins, remove the chicken and brush butter on top of it.

After half an hour, slowly turn the chicken other and grill it again.

After 45 mins, brush the remaining butter and continue to grill.

Altogether, grill the chicken for 1 hour 15 mins.

If  the chicken turns black on top, place an aluminum foil while grilling.

Once done, Remove from the grill, apply 1 Tsp butter and remove the tied thread.

Slice and serve hot.

Serving Options :

Serve it hot with any flavored dip or Mint curd chutney.

Stay tuned for more recipes using leftover grilled chicken......