Weeknight Chicken Korma
This easy chicken korma combines tender chicken with yogurt, butter, olive oil, garlic, onions, mango chutney, and warm garam masala and turmeric. Red chile powder adds gentle heat, while sliced almonds bring a nutty finish; served over hot rice, it makes a comforting Indian-inspired meal for a weeknight dinner or relaxed gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Chicken Korma, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 80 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- 2
Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions in the oil until soft.
- 3
Place onion, yogurt, mango chutney, garlic, turmeric, chile powder, and garam masala into the bowl of a food processor. Process into a smooth sauce; it should be about the consistency of thick cream. Add a bit of water or yogurt to thin it if needed. Spread chicken into the prepared baking dish, and pour the onion sauce over the chicken.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top, and serve.
- Calories 562.71 kcal High 28%
- Protein 57.62 g Good Source 115%
- Carbohydrate 18.18 g 7%
- Total Fat 29.14 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 8.17 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 165.61 mg High 55%
- Sodium 230.01 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 3.9 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 6.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 108.66 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.13 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 293.81 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 6.07 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Chicken Korma is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almonds, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 562.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chicken Korma made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Butter, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Garam Masala. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chicken Korma?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 562.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chicken Korma easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Weeknight Chicken Korma healthy?
- Weeknight Chicken Korma has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 562.71 calories and 57.62 g of protein, or 115% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 230.01 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.17 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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