Balsamic Chicken Vindaloo Recipes

CHICKEN VINDALOO RECIPE

Steps:

• Deseed red chilies and soak them in 3 tbsps vinegar and 3 tbsps hot water. Set aside.
• Add coriander seeds, cumin, pepper corn, mustard, cinnamon, cloves and cardamoms to a blender jar.
• Make a fine powder. Then add ginger garlic and soaked red chilies.
• Add the vinegar water mixture and make a smooth paste.
• Next add this to the cleaned chicken along with turmeric and salt.
• Marinate and rest aside for at least an hour to overnight in refrigerator to absorb the flavors.
• Heat oil in a deep pot and saute the onions (optional) until golden to light brown.
• Add 1 tbsp vinegar & 1 tsp sugar to the onions.
• Then add the marinated chicken and saute for 3 to 5 mins on a medium heat.
• Pour the tomato puree (optional) and continue to saute for another 3 to 4 mins.
• If your chicken lets out lots of moisture, do not add water. Mine did not so I poured half cup hot water. If you prefer a dry curry then skip adding water. The chicken will cook in its own moisture.
• Cover and simmer until the chicken cooked through & fork tender.
• To check if the meat is done, prick it with a fork. The meat should fall off the bone easily.
• Simmer until the gravy reaches a thick & semi dry stage. Taste and add more salt if needed.
• Serve chicken vindaloo with plain rice or naan.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Heat oil in Dutch oven or large sauce pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook until translucent, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, paprika, curry powder, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook for about a minute, stirring.
• Season chicken to taste with salt and pepper. Add to onion mixture, cooking 2 minutes per side.
• Stir in vinegar, mustard, and water.
• Sprinkle chickpeas into pot over chicken. Simmer, covered, over medium-low heat for about 40 minutes, or at least until thighs are cooked through.
• Serve chicken, chickpeas, and balsamic sauce over or alongside basmati rice.
• *Note: more red pepper flakes can be added for more heat. Doubling the amount will give it a good kick.

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Blend first 11 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in processor until paste forms. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add paste from processor and cook until golden, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add chicken and potatoes; sauté 5 minutes. Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Uncover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Season with more cayenne, if desired, and salt and pepper.
• *A spice mixture available at Indian markets, some specialty foods stores, and many supermarkets. To substitute, mix 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; use 1 teaspoon of mixture.

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• Place first 8 ingredients in blender. Add 1 tablespoon mustard seeds and blend until smooth. Transfer spice mixture to large bowl. Add chicken and 2 tablespoons oil and toss to coat well.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Add chicken mixture and stir 3 minutes to blend flavors. Add tomatoes with their juice and cinnamon stick; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
• Season chicken mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in remaining 1 tablespoon mustard seeds. Simmer uncovered until liquid is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick. Stir in cilantro and serve.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, sugar, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a bowl, place the chicken breasts in the marinade, and marinate for 10 minutes on each side.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Place the chicken in the heated pan and cook until they start to brown and are no longer pink inside, about 7 minutes per side. Pour the marinade into the skillet, and cook until it thickens slightly, turning the chicken breasts over once or twice, about 5 minutes.

CHICKEN VINDALOO

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.