Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe

Name: Chicken Jalfrezi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; For the marinade; 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and grated; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon garam masala; salt (to taste); For the vegetable mix; 2 onions (peeled and thickly sliced or chopped); 2 green peppers (de-seeded and cubed 1-inch pieces); 2 -3 hot green chili peppers, minced; 2 large tomatoes, cut into medium wedges; 2 tablespoons ghee (or cooking oil); For the curry; 2 tablespoons ghee (or cooking oil); 1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste); 2 tablespoons tomato puree; 1/2 - 1 cup water; 1 bunch of fresh finely chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 -3 skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
For the marinade
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
4 garlic cloves, peeled and grated
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
salt (to taste)
For the vegetable mix
2 onions (peeled and thickly sliced or chopped)
2 green peppers (de-seeded and cubed 1-inch pieces)
2 -3 hot green chili peppers, minced
2 large tomatoes, cut into medium wedges
2 tablespoons ghee (or cooking oil)
For the curry
2 tablespoons ghee (or cooking oil)
1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1/2 - 1 cup water
1 bunch of fresh finely chopped fresh cilantro

1
Mix ginger, garlic, turmeric, garam masala and salt together. Coat chicken with this mix and allow to marinate for 3-4 hours.
2
Heat oil or ghee in a wok or skillet. Add sliced onions, green chillies and green peppers and fry for a couple of minutes.
3
Add tomato wedges, stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Lift out with a slotted spoon and keep aside.
4
Heat 2 tbs oil or ghee in a clean skillet or wok, add marinated chicken and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
5
Add chili powder, tomato puree, water and cook on low heat until chicken is cooked through and tender. Add fried vegetables, prepared earlier, and stir.
6
Turn heat off. Add the cilantro. Give it a quick stir and serve hot with basmati rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, For the marinade, 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated, 4 garlic cloves, peeled and grated, and more.

Yes, Chicken Jalfrezi falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Jalfrezi

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