Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken jalfrezi is an Indian restaurant-style dish brimming with flavor from the juicy chicken, a rich blend of seasonings, and a delicious tomato broth.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala click for recipe
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 ½ pounds (650g) chicken breasts boneless and skinless, diced into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper diced into bite size pieces
- 1 green bell pepper diced into bite size pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root minced or grated
- 2 chilis I used jalapenos, deseeded and minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 14-ounce can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional, to balance the acidity of the tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
For serving
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Cooked rice
- Naan bread
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the cumin, turmeric, chili powder, coriander, and garam masala. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the chicken, season with half of the spice mix and salt, and cook while stirring occasionally for 7-8 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (reached 165°F/74. Transfer to a warm, and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil, onion, and bell peppers. Cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and chilli. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Deglaze the pan water, then add the diced tomatoes, sugar if using, tomato paste, and the remaining spices.
- Stir and simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, then add the chicken back in and warm it up. If you the sauce is drying out, just add a splash of water and cook for 1 more minute.
- Serve over basmati rice or turmeric rice, and fresh naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Notes
- To read the internal temperature of the chicken, use a kitchen thermometer. Once it has reached 165°F/74, you’ll know it’s done.
- Nutrition values are a rough estimate per portion without rice.
- Freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight then reheat in a saucepan or in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 846mg | Potassium: 1113mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1626IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/chicken-jalfrezi/