If you’re looking for a quick and delicious meal on a busy weeknight, my Chicken Korma recipe may be just what you need. Despite its speedy preparation and simple ingredients, this dish does not compromise on flavour. Store-bought korma paste is combined with coconut cream for a fragrant, creamy sauce that takes next to no effort to prepare. I like to serve this curry with yoghurt, rice, papadums and a zingy pineapple and coriander (cilantro) salsa.
Yes, Chicken Korma can be made ahead of time. It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before use.
Yes, Chicken Korma can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container and reheated in the microwave.
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Lee says:
Surprisingly my non curry family loved this!!!
Nicole says:
Hi Lee, that is so great! What a win! 🙌🏻 Thanks for the rating. Nic x
Georgia says:
Can this be done in the slow cooker? With whole chicken thighs?
Nicole says:
Hi Georgia! You can definitely do this in the slow-cooker with whole chicken thigh cutlets. 🙌 I’d follow the recipe up to cooking the onion, ginger and korma paste in a pan, then add the chicken, coconut cream and sugar. Then transfer everything to the slow-cooker and cook on LOW for about 6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the thighs are tender and falling apart. The sauce will be a touch thinner as slow-cookers don’t reduce, but the flavour is beautiful. Serve it the same way with rice, yoghurt, coriander (cilantro) and papadums. 💛 Nic x
Rachel says:
Super easy recipe and was a real hit with the kids.
Served with Greek yogurt and coriander.. there was no left overs!
Nicole says:
Fantastic to hear, Rachel! Thanks for the rating too! Nic x
Christine says:
Delicious. Whole family loved it. So easy to make. I made naan and served with basmati rice, papadums, a dollop of Greek yoghurt and coriander. Thank you Nicole, for making Sunday night dinner a winner!
Nicole says:
Hi Christine, thanks so much for this beautiful feedback! I loved hearing how you served the dish, too! Thanks also for the rating, Nic x
Sarah says:
Could you make this with diced lamb instead of chicken?
Nicole says:
Hi Sarah, you could use a quick-cooking cut of lamb, such as rump (top sirloin) or lamb leg steaks. However, I do have a lamb korma recipe coming soon! Nic x