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Delish Chicken Korma Recipe

Delish Chicken Korma Recipe

Velvety chicken korma with a rich cashew-cream sauce, fragrant spices, and tender bites of chicken. Perfect over warm basmati rice or with soft naan.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces pat dry before marinating
  • 0.75 cup plain whole-milk yogurt for marinating
  • 2.5 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 2.5 tsp garlic, minced
  • 2 cup yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2.5 tbsp ghee or neutral oil
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 0.25 tsp ground cardamom
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to heat preference
  • 1.25 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.33 cup raw cashews unsalted
  • 0.25 cup warm water for blending cashews
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream room temperature
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar optional, for balance
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to finish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Marinate chicken with yogurt, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp garlic, and 0.5 tsp salt. Chill 15 minutes.
  • Soak cashews in the warm water for 10 minutes, then blend until smooth; set aside.
  • Warm ghee in a large skillet over medium. Add onions and cook, stirring, until deep golden, 12–15 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle in coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, cardamom, cayenne, remaining salt, and black pepper. Bloom 30 seconds.
  • Add marinated chicken and any juices. Cook, stirring, until no longer pink on the outside, 3–4 minutes.
  • Pour in broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is tender, 12–15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in cashew paste and heavy cream. Simmer uncovered until silky and slightly thick, 4–6 minutes.
  • Season with sugar if using, then finish with lemon juice. Rest 2 minutes and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, swap heavy cream with unsweetened coconut milk and use oil instead of ghee. Almonds can replace cashews. Serve with basmati rice or warm naan; leftovers keep 3–4 days refrigerated or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Delish Chicken Korma Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.