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Slow Cooker Chicken Korma

A rich and creamy chicken korma cooked slowly to perfection, infused with aromatic spices and coconut milk.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt for marinating
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat for creaminess
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup frozen peas optional, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. For best results, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the coconut milk, chicken broth, and garam masala. Bring to a simmer.
Slow Cook
  1. Transfer the chicken and sauce mixture to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
  2. If using, add frozen peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve
  1. Once cooked, stir well and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
  2. Pair with rice or naan for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheats well. Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.

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