Low-Cal Chicken Korma
Mild, creamy chicken korma with yogurt and ground nuts instead of cream. 420 calories, 34g protein, fragrant and comforting.
Low-Cal Chicken Korma has 420 calories per serving, with 34g protein, 30g carbs, 16g fat, and 4g fiber. Prep 15 min, cook 25 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
420
Calories
34g
Protein
68% DV
30g
Carbs
11% DV
16g
Fat
21% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
💪 34g protein per serving.
🔥 8.1g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$5.50
Low-Cal Chicken Korma
A gentle, fragrant korma that skips heavy cream in favor of yogurt and a handful of ground almonds for natural richness. The result is a mild, silky curry perfumed with cardamom that’s perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 oz chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp ground almonds (or almond flour)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 0.75 cup cooked brown rice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in half the yogurt, coriander, and a pinch of salt for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the onion 6-8 minutes until very soft and golden.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in garam masala and cardamom and toast 30 seconds.
- Add ground almonds and 1/4 cup water and stir into a smooth paste.
- Add marinated chicken and simmer 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in the remaining yogurt off the heat to keep the sauce creamy.
- Serve over brown rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 34g |
| Carbs | 30g |
| Fat | 16g |
| Fiber | 4g |
Tips
- Ground almonds thicken and enrich the sauce naturally without cream.
- Add the yogurt off the heat to avoid curdling.
- A pinch of saffron steeped in warm milk adds a luxurious finish.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Freezer-friendly — store up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent drying.
Equipment
skillet
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