Description
This Chicken Korma is a creamy and aromatic Indian dish that’s perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich yogurt-based sauce infused with warm spices like coriander, cumin, and garam masala. It’s a mild and comforting curry that’s sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 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
- Sauté Onions, Garlic, and Ginger: Heat the ¼ cup vegetable oil and ¼ cup ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions start to brown. Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Blend Sauce Ingredients: Using a slotted spoon, remove the onions, garlic, and ginger from the oil and add them to a blender. Add the whole-fat yogurt, coriander, cumin, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth.
- Sear Chicken: Add the diced chicken breast to the hot oil and ghee in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned on the outside.
- Add Yogurt Mixture: Pour the blended yogurt mixture into the skillet with the chicken. Stir to combine and coat all the chicken pieces.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C).
- Serve: Serve the Chicken Korma over rice with naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- Use whole-fat yogurt for a richer and creamier sauce.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder to control the heat level.
- You can add ground almonds or cashews to the sauce for a richer flavor and thicker consistency.
- Garnish with toasted almonds or cashews for added texture.
- Serve with a side of raita (yogurt dip) to cool down the palate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
