Chicken Korma Recipe
This Chicken Korma recipe is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy, spiced sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner with a side of rice or naan bread.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Halal
For the Sauce/Marinade:
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breast or thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cashews, lightly chopped (or use almonds)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek yogurt is great)
For the Chicken Korma:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2–3 spicy chili peppers, chopped (e.g., serrano peppers)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ½ cup chicken stock, or more as needed, to simmer
- 1 cup heavy cream, or use coconut milk
For Serving:
- Fresh chopped herbs
- Spicy red chili flakes
- Cashews
- Prepare the Marinade: In a food processor, blend cashews, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, garam masala, red pepper flakes, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cardamom, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper into a paste. Mix with yogurt.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat chicken pieces with the marinade, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the Korma: Sauté peppers and onion. Add marinated chicken and stock, simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in cream or coconut milk, simmer for 10 more minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with herbs, chili flakes, and cashews.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes.
- For a nut-free version, you can omit the cashews or almonds.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, naan bread, or even quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Chicken Korma, Indian Chicken Recipe, Creamy Chicken Curry