5 from 129 votes
Indian Chicken Korma Recipe
Indian Chicken Korma features marinated chicken thighs cooked in a creamy, spiced sauce made from a blend of tomato paste, yogurt, ground spices, and almonds. The sauce is rich and mildly spiced, with caramelized onions adding depth, resulting in tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful, luscious curry.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
682 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs , boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger peeled, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into small 1 1/2 to 2 inch chunks and put them in a large bowl.
- Add the tomato paste, ginger, garlic, garam masala, crushed red pepper, paprika, cardamom, salt, turmeric and almonds into a food processor on high speed until completely smooth.
- Add the mixture to the bowl with the chicken along with the yogurt and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for1-2 hours.
- Add the canola oil and butter to a large cast iron skillet or heavy skillet on medium high heat.
- Add the onions and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until just caramelized.
- Add in the chicken and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet and mix well, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
682kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
210mg
(70%)
Sodium
582mg
(24%)
Potassium
658mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
895IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
4.3mg
(5%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 682
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 682kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 210mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 658mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 895IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.