Chicken Korma

5 from 6 votes

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

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: dinner, main dish

Cuisine: British-Indian, Indian

Servings:

Calories: 413kcal

Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

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

garnish

fresh cilantro leaves

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Instructions

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.

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