Description
Delight in the rich, creamy goodness of Chicken Korma, a beloved South Asian dish that enchants your palate with tender chicken enveloped in aromatic spices. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this dish pairs beautifully with rice or naan, promising warmth and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp garam masala
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp cooking oil or ghee
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients.
- Heat oil or ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala; cook for another minute until aromatic.
- Add chicken pieces and sauté until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and lemon juice; bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Serve hot over rice or with naan, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: South Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 398
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg