Healthy Chicken Jalfrezi Packed with Veggies
This Chicken Jalfrezi features tender stir-fried chicken with bell peppers and onions in a spicy tomato-based sauce. It’s a quick, colorful curry with bold flavor and satisfying texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt (optional)
- 2 tbsp oil (divided)
- 1 large onion (half chopped, half sliced)
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 2–3 tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup canned tomatoes)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1–2 green chilies, sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup water
- Fresh cilantro and lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in turmeric, chili, salt, and yogurt. Let sit 15–30 minutes.
- Sear chicken in oil until browned. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger until golden.
- Add spices, tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in sliced onion, peppers, and chilies. Cook 3–4 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan, add water if needed, and simmer until cooked through.
- Finish with garam masala, cilantro, and lemon juice. Serve hot.
Notes
Customize spice level easily. Serve with rice, naan, or raita.