Description
A rich, fragrant, restaurant-quality chicken korma made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with bold, aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon garam masala. Stir to combine.
- Add the chopped onions, garlic, and ginger to the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle half of the spice mix over the top. Place the chicken thighs on top of the onions, then sprinkle the remaining spice mix over the chicken.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, yogurt, tomato paste, chicken stock, and brown sugar. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and onions.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be tender and falling apart, and the sauce will be thick and flavorful.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the salt and pepper, if needed. Serve hot over steamed rice or with warm naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
[‘Use full-fat coconut milk and yogurt for the best creamy texture.’, ‘If using frozen chicken thighs, add 30 minutes to the cooking time.’, ‘For an extra-thick sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce on the stovetop for 5-10 minutes to reduce it.’, ‘This recipe freezes beautifully for meal prep or leftovers.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 28
Keywords: Chicken Korma, Slow Cooker Recipe, Comfort Food, Indian Cuisine, Easy Dinner, Creamy Curry