Chicken Korma
A very easy recipe for Chicken Korma that doesn't skimp on flavor! Our recipe takes after the more classic British version of the dish and results in a very rich, creamy, and flavor forward sauce with large chunks of tender chicken thighs!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: dinner, main dish
Cuisine: British-Indian, Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 413kcal
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 1/2 teaspoons cumin, divided
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
Place chicken thigh pieces in a mixing bowl, add 1 ½ teaspoons cumin, ½ teaspoon coriander, a sprinkle of salt, and some cracked black pepper and toss together until chicken is well coated.
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 ½ tablespoons butter.
Add chicken and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
Add remaining butter to skillet. Add shallot and garlic and sauté 3 to 4 minutes. Add cashews and remaining spices and continue to sauté for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer mixture into a blender with 1 3/4 cups water and blend until smooth.
Pour mixture back into skillet, stir in tomato paste and simmer over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
Pour chicken into skillet with korma sauce and stir together. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until chicken has cooked through (if sauce begins to get too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time until desired consistency is achieved).
Pour chicken korma over a bed of steamed rice and top with fresh cilantro leaves. Serve.
Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 5mg