Chicken Korma | The Recipe Critic

Chicken korma is a traditional Indian chicken dish that is so delicious. It’s made with tender chicken smothered in a creamy, wonderfully seasoned sauce. It’s so good your family will think you got takeout!

Ingredients Need to Make Chicken Korma

I love going out to eat and getting Indian food. I just love how flavorful everything is! With this list of ingredients, you can have the best chicken korma you have ever had in no time! For exact measurements, scroll to the bottom of the post.

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: The hearty protein base that absorbs all of the flavors.
• Vegetable Oil: Helps sautee the vegetables and sear the chicken.
• Ghee: This is a type of clarified butter. If you don’t have any, I highly recommend getting some here, or you can use unsalted butter instead.
• Yellow Onion: Adds a bright punch of savory flavor and slight texture.
• Garlic Cloves: Indian food is known for its bold flavors, and garlic is at the top of the list!
• Minced Fresh Ginger: One of my favorite ways to brighten a dish with its spicy, vibrant flavor.
• Whole-Fat Yogurt: Gives the sauce a creamy texture and tangy flavor.
• Seasonings: Indian food is known for the many herbs and spices it uses. This recipe uses ground coriander, cumin, chili powder, turmeric, and garam masala.
• Salt and Pepper: To taste.
• Cilantro: As a garnish for serving.

How to Make This Chicken Korma Recipe

Making chicken korma is actually quite simple. From start to finish, this will only take you about 40 minutes. I love recipes that I can quickly make on busy week nights that taste amazing!

1. Sautée: Heat the vegetable oil and ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions start to brown. Add in the garlic and ginger and cook another 2-3 minutes.
2. Blend: Using a slotted spoon, remove the onions, garlic, and ginger from the oil and then add them to a blender. Then, add the yogurt, coriander, cumin, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt and pepper to the blender. Blend until you have a smooth consistency.
3. Sear: Add the chicken to the hot oil and ghee and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes.
4. Combine and Simmer: Add the yogurt mixture to the skillet and then stir to combine and coat all the chicken. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook on low for 8-10 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked, serve it over rice with naan.

More Indian-Inspired Chicken Recipes

Although these dishes are similar, they each bring something unique to the table! You can play around with some of the ingredients to make it just how you like! Let me know your favorite in the comments below.