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Chicken Jalfarezi

Name: Chicken Jalfarezi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
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; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon garam masala; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; 1 pound chopped cooked chicken; salt to taste; 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

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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.

Recipe by Wajiha Khan

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garam masala
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 pound chopped cooked chicken
salt to taste
4 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

294	Calories
14g	Fat
10g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 294
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	17%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 114mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 37mg	186%
Calcium 46mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 533mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.