Chicken Vindaloo

A spicy curry dish is originally a Portuguese dish of spicy pork, but you can add any meat you wish.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 417 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups chopped onion
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• salt and black pepper to taste
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 large potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toast the turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir the spices constantly as they toast, taking care that they do not burn. Stir in the olive oil, onion, garlic, and ginger. Increase heat to medium, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the tomato paste until no lumps of paste remain. Add the chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, chicken broth, wine vinegar, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove the cover, and cook 5 minutes more to thicken slightly. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to serve.