Chicken Jalfrezi
This flavorful chicken jalfrezi recipe is a delightful blend of spices and tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, tangy tomato-based sauce. The aromatic mix of turmeric, cumin, and coriander creates a tantalizing depth of flavor. Served with fluffy basmati rice and warm naan bread, this dish is a feast for the senses. Top it off with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, chopped coriander, and sliced red chilies for an extra burst of vibrancy. Enjoy a taste of Indian cuisine right in your own kitchen with this mouthwatering chicken jalfrezi!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 75g/2½oz vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 3 tsp ground turmeric
- pinch salt
- 750g/1lb 10oz chicken breast
- 500g/1lb 2oz chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 3 tsp ground cumin
- 3 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 lemon
- , cooked according to packet instructions basmati rice
- 6-8 ready-made naan breads
- 2 limes
- 2 handfuls chopped fresh coriander
- 1-2 red chillies, sliced
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion and garlic over a low to medium heat for 4â5 minutes, or until softened.
- Mix the chilli powder, turmeric and salt together in a bowl until well combined, then add the chicken pieces and mix well to coat. Add the coated chicken to the pan and fry for 10â15 minutes, or until golden-brown and cooked through.
- Stir the tomatoes, ginger, cumin and coriander into the pan, then reduce the heat until the mixture is just simmering. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 20â30 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a tablespoon of water every so often if the mixture appears too dry.
- Stir in the butter and add the lemon juice, to taste.
- To serve, spoon the chicken jalfrezi onto serving plates. Serve with rice, naan and lime wedges on the side, then garnish with the chopped coriander and sliced red chillies.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 6-8
Nutrition
- Calories: 230kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 4.5g
- Fat Content: 9.5g
- Fiber Content: 1.5g
- Protein Content: 31g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.5g
- Sugar Content: 4g
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