5.0 from 18 votes
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 Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
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
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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Nutrition Information
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Potassium
670mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
467IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 467IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.