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Chicken Korma
Chicken korma is a traditional Indian chicken dish. It's made with tender chicken smothered in a creamy, wonderfully seasoned sauce. It's so good your family will think you got takeout!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 361 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , Indian
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup ghee
- 1 yellow onion, diced, about 2 cups
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger, 1 large knob
- 1 cup whole-fat yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Coriander
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- salt and pepper to taste
- cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Heat the ¼ cup vegetable oil and ¼ cup ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 yellow onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions start to brown. Add in the 3 garlic cloves and 2 teaspoons minced ginger, and cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the onions, garlic, and ginger from the oil and add them to a blender with the 1 cup whole-fat yogurt, 2 teaspoons coriander, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and Salt and pepper to taste. Blend until you have a smooth consistency.
- Add the 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, to the hot oil and ghee and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes. Add the yogurt mixture to the skillet and stir to combine and coat all the chicken.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook on low for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. (165 degrees fahrenheit)
- Once the chicken is cooked, serve it over rice with naan and add Cilantro as a garnish if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
361kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
208mg
(9%)
Potassium
690mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
294IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 690mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 294IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.