Balsamic Chicken Vindaloo

13 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 medium onion, halved then sliced thinly
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly shredded
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 8 skinless chicken thighs (about 2.5 lbs)

Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Season chicken to taste with salt and pepper. Add to onion mixture, cooking 2 minutes per side.
  3. 3
    Stir in vinegar, mustard, and water.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle chickpeas into pot over chicken. Simmer, covered, over medium-low heat for about 40 minutes, or at least until thighs are cooked through.
  5. 5
    Serve chicken, chickpeas, and balsamic sauce over or alongside basmati rice.
  6. 6
    *Note: more red pepper flakes can be added for more heat. Doubling the amount will give it a good kick.

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