Spiced Chicken Vindaloo with Potatoes
Spiced Chicken Vindaloo with Potatoes layers tangy vinegar and warming spices over tender chicken and buttery cubes of potato. The sauce balances bright acidity with a gentle, building heat and a hint of sweetness from tomatoes and onions. Serve it for a cozy dinner over steamed rice or with warm flatbread when you’re craving bold, aromatic comfort.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Chicken Vindaloo with Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Toast the turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- 3
Stir in the onion, olive oil, garlic, and ginger. Raise the heat to medium; cook and stir until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the tomato paste until no lumps remain. Add the chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, broth, wine vinegar, and bay leaf.
- 5
Bring to a boil, then reduce the 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. Uncover and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt, black pepper, and more cayenne pepper.
- Calories 587.11 kcal High 29%
- Protein 29.25 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 78.38 g 29%
- Total Fat 14.4 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.15 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 108.34 mg High 36%
- Sodium 1280.53 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 5.92 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 9.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 137.59 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 4.06 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 1048.74 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 151.37 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 15.38 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Spiced Chicken Vindaloo with Potatoes is an Indian dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 587.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Chicken Vindaloo with Potatoes?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spiced Chicken Vindaloo with Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Diced Potatoes. The full list of 20 is above.
- What goes well with Spiced Chicken Vindaloo with Potatoes?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Chicken Vindaloo with Potatoes?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 587.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Chicken Vindaloo with Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spiced Chicken Vindaloo with Potatoes healthy?
- Spiced Chicken Vindaloo with Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 587.11 calories and 29.25 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1280.53 mg (56% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.15 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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