Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe
A quick and delicious Chicken Jalfrezi dish prepared in just 30 minutes. This easy-to-follow recipe combines chicken, bell peppers, onions, and spices to create a mouth-watering meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 2 medium onions
- 2 large bell peppers
- 2-3 fresh green chilies
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the sliced onions until lightly browned and caramelized.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the sliced green chilies, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cumin, curry powder, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes and tomato puree to the skillet and cook until the tomatoes start to break down and the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, along with the lemon juice, and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is coated in the sauce and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with basmati rice or naan bread for a complete meal.