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Chicken Massaman Curry

Rich, flavorful chicken Massaman curry is so easy to make yet LOADED with flavor!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 4 to 6 people
Calories: 581 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil
  • 1/2 small butternut squash peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces, 4 cups
  • 2 14-ounce cans full fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 to 5 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons unsweetened creamy almond butter optional*
For Serving:
  • Cooked basmati rice
  • Thai basil

Instructions

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  1. Place chicken in a mixing bowl along with the red curry paste and 2 tablespoons avocado oil. Stir well and allow meat to marinate at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
  2. While chicken is marinating, peel and chop the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown 2 to 3 minutes (don’t cook meat all the way through).
  4. Add the remaining ingredients except the kaffir lime leaves and almond butter (butternut squash through sea salt) to the pot and stir well. Cover and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered for 1 hour. Remove the cover and cook at a gentle boil for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened. Stir in the kaffir lime leaves. Stir in the almond butter for an even thicker, more luscious sauce.
  5. Remove cinnamon sticks and star anise.
  6. Serve massaman curry with basmati rice (or spaghetti squash or cauliflower rice).

Notes

  • *Or peanut butter

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 6) Calories 581kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 42g (65%) Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 931mg (39%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 581

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 6)
Calories 581kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 42g 65%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 931mg 39%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.