Description
Slow cooker chicken korma brings creamy, aromatic spices together in an easy one-pot meal from Indian cuisine. Tender chicken simmers in a rich, mild sauce that comforts and satisfies you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsps korma curry paste (or mild curry paste)
- 1 can (14 oz/400 ml) coconut milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- ¼ cup (60 g) plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsps heavy cream
- ¼ cup (30 g) ground almonds
- ¼ cup (40 g) raisins
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp salt
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sliced almonds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Work: Finely dice onion, mince garlic, grate ginger, and slice chicken into uniform bite-sized chunks, ensuring optimal flavor distribution and even cooking.
- Aromatic Base: Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in a skillet with oil until translucent, then introduce curry paste and ground spices, stirring continuously to build a robust flavor foundation and prevent scorching.
- Slow Cooker Assembly: Transfer the aromatic mixture into the slow cooker, adding chicken, coconut milk, yogurt, chicken broth, ground almonds, tomato paste, and honey. Gently combine ingredients to create a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Cooking Process: Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes incredibly tender and easily shreds, allowing spices to meld and develop a rich, complex taste.
- Final Touches: In the last 30 minutes, incorporate heavy cream and golden raisins, creating a luxurious sauce that coats the tender chicken with a velvety texture.
- Serving: Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and toasted almond slivers. Serve alongside fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread to complete this sumptuous Indian-inspired dish.
Notes
- Optimize Chicken Texture: Cut chicken into uniform, same-sized chunks to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Prevent Burning Spices: Continuously stir spices and curry paste during sautéing to release maximum flavor without scorching, which can create bitter undertones.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for dairy-free version or replace yogurt with plant-based alternatives to make recipe vegan-friendly.
- Balance Sauce Consistency: If sauce appears too thick, gradually add small amounts of chicken broth during cooking to maintain ideal creamy texture without diluting rich flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg