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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Curry

    Chicken Korma

    Published: Jul 18, 2020 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 57 Comments

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    A perfectly spiced, mild and authentic tasting chicken curry that everyone will love. This Chicken Korma is mild enough to suit all tastes (even kids will enjoy it) but can easily be made spicier. This curry recipe is super easy to make in under 30 minutes, it's healthy and can even be made in a slow cooker.

    Chicken Korma and rice on plate next to a pan of more curry

    A homemade curry is always a better option than reaching for the takeout menu. They are cheaper, healthier and often quicker than getting one delivered. This Chicken Korma is all of those things - perfect for a busy weeknight. This is one of our favourite curries as it is full of flavour, but can easily be adapted to how spicy we want it.

    Jump to:
    • What is a korma?
    • Why you will love it
    • Step by step
    • Curry paste
    • What chicken to use
    • What vegetables to add?
    • What to serve it with
    • Can it be made in a slow cooker?
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More curry recipes
    • Recipe
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    What is a korma?

    A korma is a fragrant Indian dish containing meat, usually lamb or chicken, that is gently cooked with spices and dairy. Whilst some korma recipes contain yogurt, others have cream or a combination of the two.  You can make a vegan version with coconut milk instead of dairy (and no meat, obviously).

    You will find that a lot of korma recipes contain nuts – usually almonds. These are often in the homemade paste and used to thicken the sauce. You can sprinkle the curry with some flaked almonds too.

    Kormas are very popular in the UK as they are mild and seen as a gateway curry. The spice levels are pretty mellow, but it has plenty of flavour.

    Why you will love it

    • Healthier than a takeout curry
    • Ready in only 30 minutes
    • Low carb and gluten free
    • Easy to adapt to your spice preference

    Step by step

    One: Over a medium heat add the oil in a large pan and cook the onions until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

    Chopped onions cooking in a frying pan

    Two: Add the chicken and cook until browned all over, about 5 minutes.

    Chunks of chicken and chopped onions cooking in a frying pan

    Three: Add the korma paste and stir so the chicken is coated.

    Cooked chicken chunks and chopped onion in a frying pan with curry paste

    Four: Add the coconut milk, stir well and bring to the boil.

    Chicken and onions cooking in curry paste and coconut milk

    Five: Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

    Chicken chunks cooking in a korma sauce

    Six: Stir in the yogurt to get a marbled effect.

    Yogurt being stirred through a chicken curry in a pan

    Curry paste

    If you want to save yourself some time, then use a really good quality korma paste from a store. However, if you have some extra time then you can make your own Korma paste. It's really simple and mix of garlic, ginger, almonds, coconut, cayenne, garam masala, coriander (cilantro), coriander seeds, cumin seeds and chilli.

    If you didn't want to make your own, and didn't want to buy a paste, you could just use curry powder or garam masala instead, but you wouldn't get that same korma flavour.

    Curry paste in a small wooden bowl

    What chicken to use

    We used chicken breast as it is easy to chop into good bite-sized chunks. You can of course, use any chicken meat for this - thighs are particularly tasty. You could even use leftover cooked chicken - just make the sauce first and add the cooked chicken a few minutes from the end.

    What vegetables to add?

    The only vegetable in this recipe is an onion, but feel free to add any veg you like. Mushrooms and chunks of aubergine would work really well with this. You could even stir in some spinach a few minutes before serving to add a green boost.

    Chunks of chicken in a curry sauce with a cilantro leaf on top

    What to serve it with

    We served this with some simple brown rice, but you could up the rice game and serve it with some turmeric rice. Just add a teaspoon of turmeric and half a teaspoon of garlic powder to your rice when you are boiling it, to get a lovely golden coloured rice. 

    Of course naan bread goes really well with a curry, so maybe try our peshwari naan. If you still want some bread, but want to save a few calories, then our Easy Homemade Flatbreads go really well too. And obviously rice is a natural side dish for curries, so why not try our Turmeric Rice?

    If you want some sides to go with this curry, then why not try our easy raita or our tasty cucumber salad too?

    Can it be made in a slow cooker?

    This can easily be made in a slow cooker. Just add all the ingredients to you slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours. Cooking the chicken low and slow makes this chicken fall apart and melt in your mouth.

    A plate of curry and rice wit ha pan of curry in the background

    FAQs

    How to store leftover curry

    Once you have allowed this curry to fully cool down, you can put it in the fridge in an air tight container and it will be good for up to 2 days. You can reheat it on the hob or in the microwave.
    This curry also freezes really well. Again, allow it to cool and then put it in a freezable container and it will be good in the freezer for up to 3 months. Once it is defrosted, you can reheat it on the hob or in the microwave until piping hot throughout - if the sauce is a little thick, you can thin it out with some water. Do not reheat the curry more than once.

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    Extra tips

    • If you need to thicken the curry, then you can just let it cook for a little longer.
    • You can add some extra spice with some red chilli flakes
    • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
    • This recipe can be made in the slow cooker too. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5.
    • You can make your own curry paste, or use store bought.

    More curry recipes

    • 15 Minute Leftover Turkey Curry
    • EASY Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
    • Lamb Korma
    • Creamy Halloumi Curry

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    Recipe

    A plate of chicken korma and rice

    Chicken Korma

    Not all curries have to be spicy and if you are looking for something with all of the flavour of a curry, but none of the spice, then a Chicken Korma is for you.
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    4.98 from 47 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
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    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 450kcal
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    Ingredients

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    • 300 g Chicken breast - cut into chunks
    • 1 Onion - finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 4 tablespoon Korma paste
    • 200 ml coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoon 0% Greek yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon Desiccated coconut - (to serve)

    Instructions

    • Over a medium heat add the oil in a large pan and cook the onions until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
    • Add the chicken and cook until browned all over, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the korma paste and stir so the chicken is coated.
    • Add the coconut milk, stir well and bring to the boil.
    • Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
    • Stir in the yogurt to get a marbled effect.
    • Serve with rice and a sprinkling of desiccated coconut.

    Notes

    • If you need to thicken the curry, then you can just let it cook for a little longer.
    • You can add some extra spice with some red chilli flakes
    • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
    • This recipe can be made in the slow cooker too.
    • You can make your own curry paste, or use store bought.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4770IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 5mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Louise

      February 16, 2021 at 9:04 pm

      Hi, if you were to do this in the slow cooker, at which point what you add the yoghurt? In the beginning with the rest of the ingredients or 15-20 minutes before the end of cooking time? Thanks

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      • Dannii

        February 17, 2021 at 4:44 pm

        The yoghurt is stirred in right at the end, so I would do the same if you are making it in the slow cooker too.

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        • Louise

          February 20, 2021 at 9:27 pm

          Thank you, we will be trying this, this week x

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    2. Emily Liao

      July 19, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      This was the perfect dinner recipe! Love the flavors from the korma paired with chicken. And the rice just soaked up all the deliciousness!

      Reply
    3. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

      July 19, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      You can't beat a good old curry! So many delicious flavours there!

      Reply
    4. Nart at Cooking with Nart

      July 19, 2020 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so delicious! I'd probably add carrots to this!

      Reply
    5. Caroline

      July 19, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious - we're big curry fans and love making them from scratch, too. I need to check out your korma paste too!

      Reply
    6. Adrianne

      July 19, 2020 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious looking chicken korma here!! I wish I was having this for dinner. Love the sound of some chili flakes with it. Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    7. cyndy

      July 18, 2020 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      I am going to try this in my slow cooker. I adore korma and have never made it from scratch. It looks way easier than I thought!

      Reply
    8. Angela

      July 18, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE chicken korma! And it looks so simple to put together soon. Can't wait to devour this. YUM!

      Reply
    9. Irina

      July 18, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for a recipe to make chicken curry, and I am happy I have just found yours; It sounds amazingly delicious. I am going to make it and hope to get the same result as yours!!!

      Reply
    10. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      July 18, 2020 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      I do love a chicken korma - its the perfect curry for those who can't handle heat and those who can can easily make it a little hotter for their tastes! My kids love it too and your recipe sounds delicious.

      Reply
    11. Charlotte

      January 22, 2017 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      I love chicken korma but I have never tried to make it from scratch. I am going to try this recipe.

      Reply
    12. Dani

      January 20, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      I love Chicken Korma!
      This recipe sounds gorgeous :)

      Dani x

      Reply
      • Andrea Metlika

        July 18, 2020 at 8:00 pm

        5 stars
        This looks and sounds fabulous. Love that its mild enough for everyone to enjoy.

        Reply
    13. Laura H

      January 20, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      I love chicken korma but always worry about the number of calories in it in a restaurant! Making it from scratch seems like a much better and healthier option :)

      Reply
    14. Fashion and Style Police

      January 19, 2017 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      This recipe sounds and looks so tasty. Would love to try this.

      Reply
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