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Chicken Korma Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Chicken Korma

Author: Nicole
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 518kcal
Without compromising on flavour, you can make your favourite mild creamy curry at home with this easy 20-minute Chicken Korma recipe. Using store-bought curry paste, coconut cream and a few pantry staples, chicken is cooked to tender perfection, then served on top of steamed rice. Yoghurt, pappadums and a refreshing pineapple salsa are the perfect finishing touches.  
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp ghee, coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 tsp freshly minced ginger
  • 2 tbsp korma paste, or to taste
  • 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 400 ml coconut cream
  • 1 tsp sugar

TO SERVE

Instructions

  • Cook the onion and ginger – Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the onion and ginger and cook for 2–3 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
  • Add the curry paste – Add the korma paste and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken – Add the chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes, until sealed.
  • Add the coconut cream – Add the coconut cream and sugar and simmer for 8 minutes.
  • Serve – Top with a swirl of plain yoghurt and a sprinkle of coriander, if using. Serve with steamed basmati rice, papadums and pineapple & coriander salsa.

Notes

MAKE AHEAD

Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before use. Reheat in the microwave. 

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave. 
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Korma
Amount per Serving
Calories
518
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
42
g
65
%
Saturated Fat
 
29
g
181
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
127
mg
42
%
Sodium
 
356
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
677
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Calcium
 
72
mg
7
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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