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Chicken Jalfrezi

Chicken thighs seasoned with ginger, turmeric, garma masala, and coriander!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Keyword chicken jalfrezi
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 197kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz chicken thighs, boneless skinless
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1/2 medium white onion
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 small peppers
  • 1 medium vine tomato
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • cilantro (optional)
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Instructions

  • Chop the chicken up into bite size chunks and add to a bowl.
  • Add 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander and 1 tsp garam masala and a pinch of salt and mix to combine using your hands. Make sure all the meat is coated. Set aside.
  • Chop the white onion in large chunks, the tomato in to medium chunks and the serrano peppers into fourths.
  • Heat your pan to medium heat and add a tbsp of ghee. Add in the chicken and cook through. Remove from heat once cooked through.
  • Scrape up the pan once chicken is removed and add another tbsp of ghee. Add in the minced garlic and onions and allow to cook down and become tender, about 1-3 minutes.
  • Add in the tomatoes and peppers and cook down for about 1-3 minutes. 
  • Add in the remaining seasonings of turmeric, ginger, cumin and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Add in the water and turn the heat up and allow to reduce down, a couple minutes. Once the sauce thickens a bit add in the chicken and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and optionally, toss in some cilantro and enjoy!

Notes

Net Carbs: 4g

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 1g