Chicken Jalfrezi

Chicken Jalfrezi

Serves: 4
 
 
Poultry Recipes
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Ingredients
Ingredients
To make Chicken Jalfrezi, you'll need:
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 800g chicken breast, chopped
  • 2 red onions, finely chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp. finely chopped ginger
  • 1.5 tbsp. finely chopped garlic
  • 400g tinned tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 4 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp. ground coriander
  • Salt to taste
  • 400ml water
  • 4 tsp. coriander, finely chopped
  • 4 ready to eat whole wheat chapattis

Method

  • Pour 1 tablespoon of the oil into a large saucepan and place over a medium heat.
  • When the oil’s hot, cook the chicken for 5 minutes, ensuring all sides turn white. Drain any excess oil from the chicken on some kitchen roll and set aside.
  • Fry the red onions in the second tablespoon of oil for 2 minutes.
  • Pop in the ginger and garlic and fry for another minute.
  • Mix in the tomatoes, turmeric, chilli and ground coriander. Cook this mixture for 5 minutes.
  • Throw in the chicken, season to taste with the salt, and add the water. Turn the heat down and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with a side of chapattis!
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories 563 | Total Fat 26g | Saturated Fat 7g | Carbohydrates 35.1g | Fibre 6.2g | Protein 55.8g
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