Easy Chicken Korma Recipe
Enjoy the comforting flavors of this Easy Chicken Korma recipe. A mildly spiced, creamy dish that's sure to become your new favorite.
Servings: 8
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashew halves
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 boneless chicken skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- Basmati or jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- Add the cashew halves to a small bowl, and pour the boiling water over the top. Let sit for 15-20 minutes to soften the cashews.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and bay leaves to the skillet, and cook until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened. Add the coriander, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder to the skillet, and stir to combine.
- Add the chicken to the skillet, and cook until lightly browned. Stir in the tomato paste and chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Toward the end of the simmer time, add the cashews and water, heavy cream, and yogurt to a food processor or blender. Blend until very smooth.
- Pour the cream mixture into the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, until thickened and creamy. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
To STORE Easy Chicken Korma, let it cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. It will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To FREEZE, store in your freezer for up to 2 months.
To REHEAT, thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. You can also reheat in the microwave, stirring every 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 377IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
