Name: Best Ever chicken jalfrezi recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 brown onion, finely chopped; 1 long green chilli, finely chopped, optional; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tsp garam masala; ½ a red capsicum, cut into 1 cm thick strips; ½ a yellow capsicum, cut into 1 cm thick strips; 800g diced chicken breast; 400g can crushed tomatoes; Cooked basmati rice, to serve; Roti or naan breads, to serve; Lime pickle, optional, to serve

by Tiffany Page Last updated on 08/17/2021

This chicken jalfrezi is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner plans. Serve with either roti or rice. - Tiffany Page

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
1 long green chilli, finely chopped, optional
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp garam masala
½ a red capsicum, cut into 1 cm thick strips
½ a yellow capsicum, cut into 1 cm thick strips
800g diced chicken breast
400g can crushed tomatoes
Cooked basmati rice, to serve
Roti or naan breads, to serve
Lime pickle, optional, to serve

Method

Step 1

Heat a large deep-frying pan over a medium high heat. Add the oil and when hot add the onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes. Add the green chill, if using, garlic and spices and cook for 60-90 seconds or until fragrant.
Step 2

Add the red and yellow capsicum and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes then add the chicken and toss to coat. Cook until sealed on all sides. Add the crushed tomatoes and season with sea salt and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil then reduce heat for simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 3

Serve, spooned over cooked basmati rice with pan fried roti or naan bread and lime pickle on the side.