Description
A quick and easy Chicken Korma recipe that delivers bold flavors in just 30 minutes. Serve it over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro for a comforting meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp light olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast, tenderloin, or trimmed thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat)
- ½ cup canned coconut milk (use the cream on top)
- ¼ cup almond flour (optional)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Sauté Onions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of light olive oil (or vegetable oil).
- Add the finely chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
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Cook Chicken
- Once the onions are golden, add the chicken pieces (cut into bite-sized chunks) to the skillet.
- Sauté the chicken until it is no longer pink on the outside, approximately 5 minutes. No need to fully cook it at this stage.
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Build Flavor
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger, garam masala, ground cumin, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, salt, pepper, and tomato paste.
- Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the chicken is evenly coated and the mixture becomes fragrant.
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Make the Sauce
- Reduce the heat slightly and add Greek yogurt, coconut cream (use the thick part from the top of the can), almond flour (optional), and sugar.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a light boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
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Finish with Cream
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in heavy whipping cream. Return the sauce to a gentle simmer briefly, then taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more salt or pepper as needed).
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Serve
- Spoon the Chicken Korma over steamed white rice and garnish generously with fresh cilantro for added freshness and presentation.
- Alternatively, serve with naan bread, pita bread, or raita for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 28g