Chicken Jalfrezi

Name: Chicken Jalfrezi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1½ pounds chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, cut into 1 inch cubes); ½ teaspoon turmeric (ground); 1 teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 large onion (cut in ¼ inch slices); 6 cloves garlic (sliced); 1 inch ginger piece (julienned); 1 medium green bell pepper (cut into 1 inch cubes); 1 medium red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch cubes); ⅓ cup tomato sauce (or tomato passata); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1½ teaspoon coriander (ground); 1 teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon garam masala; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 green chillies (sliced, or 1 small jalapeño); ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This Chicken Jalfrezi recipe is inspired from an Indian restaurant we used to get takeout from. It's a favorite at our house and it pairs well with rice and either Naan or Roti. Chicken and veggies in a spicy tomato curry, really quick to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:12:48 GMT