Chicken Korma Recipe
The best Chicken Korma on the internet. So much authentic flavor in this tested-till-perfect recipe. Super easy! Step-by-step photos + video.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Chicken Korma, Chicken Kurma, Shahi Korma
Servings: 8
- ¼ cup ghee or vegetable oil
- 2 ½ cups finely chopped onion
- 2 tsp kosher salt divided use
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp minced ginger
- 2 green or red chillies
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp coriander
- ½ tsp cayenne powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 10 whole green cardamom pods smashed with flat side of knife or 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- ½ cup tomato puree possible substitutes: diced tomato or use jarred passata
- ¼ cup almond butter
- ½ cup water plus more as needed
- ¼ cup yogurt
- ½ cup whipping cream (aka heavy cream, 35% milkfat)
- 2 lbs chicken breast cut in 1 1/2" cubes
- 1 tbsp finely minced cilantro
Saute the Onions, Ginger + Garlic
Heat oil over medium heat and cook onions with 1 tsp salt until very soft and deep golden brown, about 20 minutes (don't rush this step, it's important for the flavour).
Add garlic, ginger and chillies and cook 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Cook the Chicken
Stir in chicken; cook, covered, about 10 minutes or until cooked through. Stir frequently and add a little more water if needed to prevent scorching. Note that the chicken will release moisture as it cooks so don't add more unless it really needs it.
For smooth sauce: For a smooth, creamy sauce, remove cooked chicken from the curry and transfer to a plate. Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce and then add the chicken back.
For thicker sauce: Remove the chicken once cooked and simmer the sauce on low heat, stirring frequently, until reduced to your desired thickness.
- Note that commercially-frozen chicken breasts are often plumped up with salt water. This keeps them tender but also causes them to release more water.
For thinner sauce: Add a splash of water or cream until it reaches the consistency you like.
Variations
- Dairy-Free Korma: Replace the heavy cream with coconut milk and the yogurt for coconut yogurt.
- Spice Level: Add more chili peppers or cayenne pepper for an extra kick of heat or omit the cayenne for a mild version.
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 738mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 512IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg