Dinner for 6
Chicken Korma
Tender chicken cooks in a spiced onion sauce with yogurt, coconut milk, tomato paste, and cream.
$5.91for 4 servings
$1.48 per serving$5.91 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.87 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperFlourSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/4 cup almond flour (optional)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the chopped onion for 4 minutes.
- Add bite-size chicken pieces, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 6 minutes, stirring often, until the chicken is lightly browned.
- Stir in the tomato paste, yogurt, coconut milk, almond flour, and sugar.
- Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Stir in the cream and cook for 2 minutes before adding cilantro.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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