chicken bread upma recipe | Chicken and Bread Egg Upma recipe
Chicken Bread Upma is a delightful dish where bread and chicken come together in a unique way. A fusion recipe combining bread cubes and shredded chicken sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and spices, garnished with fresh herbs.
Chicken and Bread Egg Upma is a delicious and unique dish that blends flavors and textures in a delightful way. This dish is a family favorite, especially during weekends when we crave something hearty yet quick to make. The first time I made this upma, it was a rainy Saturday, and we had leftover bread that needed to be used up. I decided to experiment a bit and combined the bread with chicken and eggs, seasoned with Indian spices. The result was a comforting, spicy upma that became an instant hit. Every bite brings back memories of cozy family brunches. It’s a perfect recipe to try when you want something different from the usual breakfast or dinner options.
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Video recipe
Recipe Ingredients
For Marination:
- 200 gms boneless chicken, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/8 tsp pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 3/4 tsp ginger garlic paste
For Cooking:
- 1 tbsp oil (for frying chicken)
- 2 eggs
- Pinch of salt (for eggs)
- 1/8 tsp chilli powder (for eggs)
- 1/2 tsp oil (for frying eggs)
- 1 green chilli, chopped
- 1 spring curry leaves
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/8 cup capsicum, chopped
- 1/2 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt (for masala)
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp coriander powder
- 1/8 tsp garam masala
- Pinch of pepper powder
- 1 tsp tomato sauce
- Water (as required)
- 4-5 slices of bread, chopped
- Chopped coriander leaves
Recipe Instructions
Marination:
- Combine boneless chicken with salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, garam masala, and ginger garlic paste. Allow it to marinate for 30 minutes.
Cooking:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the marinated chicken until cooked. Set aside.
- Push the chicken to the sides of the pan.
- Crack eggs into the centre, season with salt and chilli powder, scramble, and integrate with the chicken. Cook briefly and transfer to a plate.
- In the same pan, heat additional oil.
- Sauté green chilli and curry leaves for half a minute.
- Fry onion until translucent.
- Incorporate ginger garlic paste and cook until fragrant.
- Add capsicum and stir-fry for a minute.
- add tomato, along with salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and pepper powder. Sauté until aromatic.
- Pour in tomato sauce and water, bring to a boil, and cook until tomatoes break down.
- Mix in bread pieces, ensuring they are well coated with the masala.
- put in the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the pan, stir to combine.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Step Pics
take chopped boneless chicken along with ingredients for the marination in a plate or bowl
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mix and marinate for 30 minutes
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heat oil in a pan
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add the marinated chicken to the pan
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cook until done. takes 10-15 minutes.
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move it to the sides and make space in the centre.
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break 3 eggs in the centre and add salt and chilli powder.
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scramble the eggs without mixing it with chicken pieces on the sides.
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mix the scrambled eggs with the chicken and cook it together for on more minute on a high heat.
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transfer it to a plate. keep it aside until use.
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heat oil in the same pan
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add chopped green chillies and curry leaves
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quickly saute and add chopped onions
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fry until translucent.
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add ginger garlic paste.
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fry for a minute until raw smell leaves.
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add chopped tomatoes
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add salt and fry for a couple of minutes.
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tomatoes need not be mushy.
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add in all the spice powders and give a quick mix.
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add tomato sauce
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also add water for the vegetables to get cooked.
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mix and cook for a couple of minutes.
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cook until thick
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add the chopped bread pieces
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stir until well coated with masala.
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add the cooked chicken and egg scramble and mix well.
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cook for 2-3 minutes until the flavours get blended
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lastly add chopped coriander leaves
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mix and give it a final stir
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serve it hot and fresh.
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Expert tips
- This recipe has green chilli, red chilli powder and pepper for the spice. Adjust spices to dominate pepper or chilli flavour that will suit your taste.
- Enhance with additional vegetables like carrots, corn, peas if desired.
- Opt for whole wheat or brown bread instead of white for added nutrition.
- Increase egg quantity for a protein boost.
- Dice chicken finely for quicker cooking.
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