What Makes This Recipe So Good
Chicken jalfrezi is full of incredible, rich spices and flavors that taste deep and complex. The dish is really easy to make, though, and doesn’t take long at all! You’ll have a delicious dinner on the table in 40 minutes or less. If you’re heat sensitive, don’t worry. This curry is warm and spicy but it won’t leave you sweating. You can always adjust the seasonings to taste to dial in your optimum level of spice, too.Though I love a big bowl of chicken jalfrezi with a side of rice and naan, you can enjoy it all on its own to keep it low carb. Cauliflower rice would also work well!
Key Ingredients
Bell Pepper – I like two use both red and green bell peppers for a little extra color. You can use just one if you’d rather, though. The flavor differences aren’t very noticeable from one pepper to the other.Red Chili Pepper – This gives your chicken jalfrezi a real kick, but don’t worry. If you’re not big on heat, you can use just half a pepper instead of a whole pepper, or you can leave it out completely. I highly recommend at least trying half, though!Garam Masala – I love garam masala. It’s a blend of warm spices that adds a deep complexity to a dish. The exact blends vary from region to region, so your curry may taste a little different depending on the garam masala you use. I don’t recommend trying to use a substitute or skipping it entirely, though. It’s just so good and nothing really compares!
Chef’s Tips
Don’t overcook the chicken at first – you want to just brown it on all sides! Since you’ll return it to the skillet to simmer in the sauce, if you cook it too much in step one, you run the risk of it overcooking, especially with the pieces so small.While chicken jalfrezi is amazing, you could also make a lamb jalfrezi by using lamb instead of chicken. That’s a great alternative if you eat a lot of chicken and want something new in your rotation!If your jalfrezi sauce is too thick for your liking, add a little more chicken stock to the skillet. For a thicker jalfrezi sauce, add a little more tomato paste or just let the sauce simmer on the stovetop longer.
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