Chicken Jalfarezi Recipe
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Chicken Jalfarezi

By: Wajiha Khan 
"This is a popular Pakistani dish. This is a quick and tasty way to use leftover roast chicken. The sauce can also be used for any cooked poultry, lamb, or beef."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound chopped cooked chicken
  • salt to taste
  • 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic until tender. Mix in the tomato paste, tomatoes, and vinegar. Season with turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and garam masala. Continue to cook and stir until blended and heated through, about 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the red bell pepper and chicken into the skillet. Reduce heat, and simmer 6 to 8 minutes, until chicken is heated through. Season with salt. Garnish with cilantro sprigs to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 294 | Total Fat: 13.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2004 by GERIFITZ   view full review
Fragrant while cooking and tasty while eating. I doubled all of the spices because our family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2004 by JUSTKIMMERS   view full review
I added more garam masala only because I love the flavor of a stronger curry. Does Wajiha...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2006 by Lupin Pooter   view full review
Very good recipe - and very quick and easy. Doubled the amount of spices, but that's just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2011 by Jewelsmom   view full review
I cooked this in a 4 Quart slow cooker on low for 6-7 hrs. Did not need extra fluid. Used only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2004 by Erimess Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought this was pretty good, easy to make and a nice low fat recipe. I wasn't sure what...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by FORGOT   view full review
Excellent recipe..I cut the recipe down to serving for 2.. I had it 2 nights in a row..was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2007 by postpunkmom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Really quite good once I adjusted the seasoning to our tastes. I used white and dark meat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by cowgirll   view full review
This was delicious! I'm glad I sought out the garam masala (had to go to a specialty store for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2006 by Jessi C.   view full review
Well, I have to say I expected a lot more flavor from a Pakistani dish. This was surprisingly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2005 by hwaynek Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Everyone loved this! It will be prepared again. Thanks!

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