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Indian Chicken Vindaloo

Indian Chicken Vindaloo is made wonderfully spicy and tangy with ginger, cumin, cardamom, garam masala, and brown sugar in a rich sauce.

Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 222 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger , minced
  • 1 teaspoons brown sugar , packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 chicken breasts , cut into 2" chunks
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion , thinly sliced
  • cilantro , minced for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a food processor, add the tomato sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, garam masala, crushed red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, salt, and cloves.
  2. Puree until the seeds and peppercorns have disappeared into the mixture, then add in the vinegar in a slow stream until smooth.
  3. Marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for 1 hour.
  4. Add the vegetable oil to a large heavy skillet on medium heat.
  5. Add the onions, stir well to coat and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  6. Add in the chicken and spice mixture, along with chicken broth.
  7. Stir well to combine, then bring to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes until sauce has thickened.
  8. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 577mg (24%) Potassium 554mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 191IU (4%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222

% Daily Value*

Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 577mg 24%
Potassium 554mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 191IU 4%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.