Slow Cooker Chicken Korma Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Korma! Marinated in spiced yogurt and simmered in coconut milk, this easy recipe combines tender chicken with aromatic spices for a comforting, flavorful dinner. Perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 175 g full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon mild or medium curry powder
- 2 teaspoon turmeric, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Zest of 1 lemon
Chicken
- 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs, halved
- Salt and pepper, to season
For the Base
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more if needed
- 4 tablespoon tomato paste
- 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken – In a large bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with spices and lemon zest. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Brown the Chicken – Brown the marinated chicken in a skillet.
- Sauté Aromatics – Sauté onion, shallot, garlic, and ginger until golden.
- Build the Sauce – Combine reserved marinade, tomato paste, turmeric, and coconut milk to make the sauce.
- Slow Cook – Cook chicken in the sauce on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Serve – Garnish with coriander, almonds, or yogurt. Serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- Marinating Time: Marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavors.
- Browning the Chicken: This step adds a rich flavor to the dish. Brown the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Sautéing Aromatics: Cooking the aromatics until golden brown develops the base flavor of the korma.
- Slow Cooking: Cooking on low for 6 hours results in tender chicken; high setting for 3 hours works well too.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with rice, naan, and garnish with fresh herbs for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 325mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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