Description

Experience the warmth of our Slow Cooker Chicken Korma Recipe, a delightful dish that transforms tender chicken into a flavorful masterpiece simmered in creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices. This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights or family gatherings. Just a few minutes of prep time allows your slow cooker to work its magic, melding rich flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it over fluffy rice, with soft naan, or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Enjoy a taste of India right from your kitchen!

Ingredients

Scale

1 kg boneless skinless chicken thighs
175 g full-fat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
¼ tsp mild or medium curry powder
2 tsp turmeric (divided)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp chili flakes
Zest of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper (to season)
1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
1 shallot (finely chopped)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
2-inch piece fresh ginger (minced)
1 tbsp olive oil (plus more if needed)
4 tbsp tomato paste
400 ml full-fat coconut milk

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt with garam masala, cumin, coriander, curry powder, turmeric (1 tsp), chili powder, chili flakes, and lemon zest until smooth.
Add chicken thighs to the marinade ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Sauté chopped onions and shallots in olive oil until translucent; add minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Transfer sautéed aromatics to the slow cooker. Add marinated chicken with any leftover marinade, tomato paste, remaining turmeric, salt, pepper, and coconut milk.
Cook on low heat for about 6 hours until the chicken is tender.
Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot over rice or with naan.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 360 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 41g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: For added flavor depth, marinate the chicken overnight. To make it vegetarian-friendly, substitute chicken with chickpeas or vegetables like cauliflower. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of chili powder and flakes.