Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 onion

grated

2 cloves garlic

chopped

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut in half

3 teaspoons ground turmeric

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)

3 teaspoons ground cumin

3 teaspoons ground coriander

2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root

½ cup chopped cilantro leaves

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the chicken and season with turmeric chili powder and salt. Fry gently scraping the bottom of the pan frequently and turning the chicken.

Step 2

Pour in the tomatoes with their juice cover the pan and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Uncover and simmer for another 10 minutes to let the excess liquid evaporate.

Step 3

Add the ghee cumin ground coriander ginger and cilantro and simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes. Serve the chicken pieces with sauce spooned over the top.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 264.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.4g 41%

Carbohydrates: 6.7g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 16.9g 26%

Saturated Fat: 5.5g 28%

Cholesterol: 79.4mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 1141.1IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.9mg 61%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 8.5mg 14%

Folate: 12.4mcg 3%

Calcium: 60.5mg 6%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 26.6mg 10%

Potassium: 336.9mg 9%

Sodium: 754.5mg 30%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 152

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.