5.0 from 42 votes
Chicken Jalfrezi
A traditional Indian dish featuring tender pieces of chicken, stir-fried peppers, and onions enveloped in a thick tomato-based sauce flavored with ginger, garlic, cardamom, coriander, and more. Each bite bursts with flavor, both sweet and savory, with just a touch of heat.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- 1/2 large yellow onion , roughly chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper , seeds removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large red bell pepper , seeds removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 large onion , finely diced
- 1 jalapeno or red chili pepper , seeds removed, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder , optional for heat
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
- 1 pound chicken breast or boneless thigh meat , cubed
- 15 ounce can tomato purée or crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil or ghee in a skillet and fry the roughly chopped onions and bell peppers until softened but still have some crisp. Transfer them to a bowl and set aside.In the same skillet, add a little more oil and ghee and cook the finely diced onions until golden. Add the jalapeno pepper, garlic, and ginger and cook for another minute or two. Add the spices and cook for another minute. Add the chicken and cook until the chicken turns white but is not cooked through. Add the tomato puree, tomato paste, bay leaf, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Bring it to a low simmer, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.Return the onions and bell peppers to the skillet and stir to combine. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. If the mixture is too dry add a little bit of water (note that Chicken Jalfrezi is not a "saucy" dish). Serve with steamed rice and/or naan or sourdough naan and some refreshing cucumber raita.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
1188mg
(50%)
Potassium
1011mg
(29%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1497IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
82mg
(91%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1188mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1011mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1497IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.