£6–£9.50 at Tesco · around £1.94 a portion
⏱ 35 min serves 4

Chicken Jalfrezi

Stir-fried chicken and peppers in a spicy, tangy tomato-based sauce with a fresh bite.

SHOPPING LIST

  • chicken breast fillets500g
  • red pepper1
  • green pepper1
  • onion1
  • garlic cloves3
  • ginger15g
  • tomato passata300ml
  • chilli powder1 tsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • ground coriander1 tsp
  • turmeric1 tsp
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp
  • salt1 tsp
  • basmati rice300g

METHOD

  1. 1Slice the chicken into thin strips and season with salt.
  2. 2Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan and stir-fry the chicken for 5 minutes until golden, then remove.
  3. 3Add the sliced onion and peppers to the pan and stir-fry for 5 minutes until slightly charred.
  4. 4Add the crushed garlic, grated ginger, and all the spices, and cook for 1 minute.
  5. 5Pour in the tomato passata and bring to a simmer.
  6. 6Return the chicken to the pan and cook for 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through with no pink.
  7. 7Cook the rice according to the packet instructions and serve the jalfrezi over the rice.
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