Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe

Name: Chicken Jalfrezi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp garam masala; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 onion, sliced; 1in (2.5cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced; 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced; 2 fresh hot green chiles, seeded and finely minced; 1 1/2 lb (675g) boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1in (2.5cm) pieces; 1 cup canned chopped tomatoes; 3 tbsp chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp garam masala
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp yellow mustard seeds
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 onion, sliced
1in (2.5cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
2 fresh hot green chiles, seeded and finely minced
1 1/2 lb (675g) boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1in (2.5cm) pieces
1 cup canned chopped tomatoes
3 tbsp chopped cilantro

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
2
Add the garam masala, cumin, mustard seeds, and turmeric, and stir for 1 minute, until fragrant.
3
Add the onion, ginger, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, for about 2 minutes, until the onion starts to soften.
4
Add the red and green peppers and the chiles and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
5
Increase the heat to medium-high.
6
Add the chicken, and cook until it begins to brown.
7
Add the tomatoes and cilantro, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently.
8
Serve hot.

549

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp garam masala, 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds, 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.

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Chicken Jalfrezi

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Variations & substitutions

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