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Chicken Korma Recipe

Chicken Korma Recipe

5.1 from 16 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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
  • 23 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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Coat chicken pieces with the marinade, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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Keywords: Chicken Korma, Indian Chicken Recipe, Creamy Chicken Curry