Best Jhal Frezi Chicken Easy And Delicious Recipes

JHAL FREZI CHICKEN--EASY AND DELICIOUS!

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This is an easy and delicious Pakistani/Indian recipe that is wonderful with any kind of Pakistani/Indian or Middle Eastern bread (chapati, naan, roti, pita, and if you just can't find/make any, then even soft tortillas) or basmati rice. "Jhal Frezi" means "dry fry" so there is not a lot of sauce when this is finished. You can find most spices in the spice section at your grocery store but you can get more for the same prices at an Indian/Middle Eastern market.

Provided by .. Ameera ..

Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in half
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 garlic clove (chopped or crushed)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 -1 1/2 green chili, minced (only if you can handle it spicy) (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (also called coriander or Chinese parsley) (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee

Steps:

Heat the oil in a medium or large skillet over med-high heat.
Add the onions and sauté 2 minutes, add garlic and sauté 2 more minutes.
add the chicken, ground turmeric, chili powder and salt.
Fry for 5 minutes constantly stirring everything (if using a non-stick pan, scrape bottom as you stir).
Add the can of tomatoes, bring to boil, cover and simmer on med-low to low heat for 10 minutes.
Add ground cumin, curry powder, ground coriander ginger, and the optional green chilies, stir, cover again and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Remove cover, raise heat to to medium to evaporate some of the excess liquid, 7-8 minutes.
Add the butter/ghee, and cilantro, simmer on low 5-7 minutes and enjoy!

CHICKEN JALFREZI

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This is a Pakistani recipe that is a spicy curry. My Mama made this dish, and I like it very much. You must try it. This dish is best served with basmati rice, chapattis or naan bread.

Provided by Alia Tasleem

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Pakistani

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in half
3 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
3 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
½ cup chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the chicken, and season with turmeric, chili powder and salt. Fry gently, scraping the bottom of the pan frequently and turning the chicken.
Pour in the tomatoes with their juice, cover the pan, and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Uncover, and simmer for another 10 minutes to let the excess liquid evaporate.
Add the ghee, cumin, ground coriander, ginger and cilantro, and simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes. Serve the chicken pieces with sauce spooned over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 754.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g