Jalfrezi, known as one of the spiciest dishes in Indian cuisine, usually features green peppers, onions and tomatoes. It's traditionally served with meat in a rich sauce, but British culinary star Jamie Oliver has put his own spin on it - transforming it into a traybake. On his website, Jamie Oliver shared his enthusiasm for the dish: "This jalfrezi-inspired one-tray wonder is all about big flavours with minimal effort. I've made the most of two fantastic flavour shortcuts: a spice-packed jalfrezi curry paste, and an onion marmalade to bring sweetness, stickiness, and sourness.".
He added: "The oven does most of the hard work, leaving you with tender, succulent chicken thighs, vibrant colour, and next-level deliciousness." The recipe, which takes just an hour to cook, is perfect for a busy weeknight. Ingredients. Method. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas 4, then turn your attention to the roasting tin which should be roughly 25cm x 35cm and made of sturdy material.
Transfer the tin to the hob and set it over medium heat before preparing the chicken. Season the whole chicken thighs with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, then place in the tray skin side down with one tablespoon of olive oil. To prepare the Chicken jalfrezi traybake, start by peeling garlic cloves, halving and deseeding chillies, then toss them into the tray along with torn-up peppers, seeds discarded. As things heat up, remember to flip the chicken once it's golden, then mix in bay leaves, jalfrezi paste, and onion marmalade to coat everything well, reports the Express.
