Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken Jalfrezi brings tender chicken thighs together with tomatoes, ginger, and a lively blend of cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili for a bold, warming curry. It’s rich with ghee, brightened by fresh cilantro, and nicely balanced between heat and aromatic depth. Serve it hot with basmati rice, chapatis, or naan for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Jalfrezi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the chicken, and season with turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Fry gently, frequently scraping the bottom of the pan and turning the chicken.
- 2
Pour in the tomatoes with their juice, cover the pan, and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue simmering for another 10 minutes to let the excess liquid evaporate.
- 3
Add the ghee, cumin, ground coriander, ginger, and cilantro, and simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes. Serve the chicken pieces with the sauce spooned over the top.
- Calories 336.62 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 23.29 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 17.27 g 6%
- Total Fat 19.42 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 6.98 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.99 mg High 38%
- Sodium 239.46 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.1 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 90.46 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.82 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 266.48 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 107.93 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 13.07 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Jalfrezi is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 336.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Jalfrezi made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Jalfrezi?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 336.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Jalfrezi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken Jalfrezi healthy?
- Chicken Jalfrezi has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 336.62 calories and 23.29 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 239.46 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.98 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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