Chicken Korma Sweet Spicy Coconut Indian Dish

My cousin’s wife, Kristen, made this Chicken Coconut Korma for us when we were living in California and my husband and I were both crazy about it. They were really the first to introduce us to Indian food and now it is something we get ALL THE TIME because we fell head over heels in love. In fact, shortly after that, we had Indian neighbors move in to the apartment next door and I could always smell the yummy spices of the food she was making. I wanted to invite myself over for dinner every day. I miss the delicious smells from that time. Our good friend, Meena, is also from India. She is an incredible cook. Meena introduced us to real Indian food, with fresh, authentic ingredients. She would go to India and bring back spices with her because they were so much better over there than anything we have in America. She gave me a little bag of her spice mix and I still have some. I only use it for special occasions, and sometimes I sneak into my cupboard and open the bag just to breathe in the incredible scent.

Ingredients in Chicken Korma

You don’t need to search high and low for ingredients to make a stunning Indian dish. Find anything you need on-line or your grocery store. Here’s what you need: For the Chicken Spice Marinade:

Chicken breasts – three boneless chicken breasts, pounded to thin, or about a quarter of an inch thick. You can also use chicken thighs or other bone-in chicken. Salt – half teaspoon of kosher salt. Regular table salt will work great for this recipe, as well. Ground cumin – one teaspoon of this spice will give the dish a warm, slightly smoky flavor that you’ll love. Ground coriander – half teaspoon will add a slightly citrus flavor and aroma. Turmeric – this spice enhances the flavor of other spices with a deep, slightly earthy fragrance. Cayenne – unlike other peppers, this one isn’t super spicy. It’s hot but a little fruity, which sounds strange but combined with the other spices makes this dish fragrant and delicious.

Ingredients for the Chicken Korma:

What is Korma?

You’ve probably heard of chicken curry or tikka masala, but what about korma? It’s a creamy dish of meat and veggies braised with yogurt and spices. The thick sauce seeped in smoky and sweet spices, balanced out with coconut milk, tastes absolutely scrumptious over chicken, vegetables or beef. You can use it as a dip, marinade or extra sauce on the table.

The Difference Between Korma and Curry

Curry means ‘sauce or gravy’. It is a popular Indian dish that is heavily spiced and very flavorful. Korma is a type of curry originating in South India. The korma is known for its mild flavor and creamier texture, which comes from the use of yogurt in it. Kormas are known to contain ground and sometimes whole nuts, as well as pieces of fruit. They are spiced more for flavor rather than heat. Read More: 35+ Quick and Easy To Follow Dinner Ideas Your Family Will Surely Love

More Indian Recipes

A few months back I posted a recipe for a tasty Indian dish called Chicken Tikka Masala, which is also to die for, after that I received a lot of requests for an easy chicken korma recipe. After much ado, here it is, and believe me when I say it was worth the wait. This dish is so yummy! Many thanks again to Kristen for both these recipes! Here are some more favorites:

Chicken Coconut Curry Mulligatawny Chicken Massaman Curry Curried Garbanzo Beans (Indian side dish)