Weeknight Chicken Vindaloo with Garlic and Ghee Rice
Ingredients
2 pack (each 8.5 oz) Royal® Microwaveable Garlic and Ghee Seasoned Basmati Rice
2 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp salt
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch chunks
4 tsp butter
1 onion, diced
1 small red pepper, diced
1 red finger chili, seeded and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 lb chopped sweet potatoes
1 tomato, chopped
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in large high-sided skillet set over medium heat. Season chicken with salt. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until starting to brown. Transfer to a plate. Stir in butter, onion, red pepper, diced chili, garlic and ginger. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until starting to soften.
- Stir in garam masala, coriander, cumin, paprika, pepper, turmeric and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, sweet potato, chopped tomato and vinegar; bring to a boil. Add chicken back to pan.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked, sweet potato is tender, and sauce thickens.
- Serve vindaloo over rice. Garnish with cilantro.
Tip: Substitute apple cider vinegar with white wine or red wine vinegar, if that’s all you have on hand.
For less spicy vindaloo, reduce cayenne pepper to 1/4 tsp.
