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Massaman Chicken Curry Recipe
This rich flavored, mild Asian curry is all kinds of delicious! Easy to make in one pot and ready to serve in 40 minutes. Skip the takeout this week and make up a batch of this massaman chicken curry at home instead!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 673 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 shallots diced
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
- 4 ounces massaman curry paste such as Maesri (see notes)
- 2 cups chopped yellow potatoes
- 1½ cups chopped carrots
- 14 ounces coconut milk 1 can
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
Optional Toppings
- Lime wedges
- roasted peanuts
- chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add in the shallot and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the chicken and cook until the surface turns white. Add in the curry paste and sauté, stirring constantly, until the curry paste is fragrant and has deepened in color.
- Next, add in the potatoes and carrots. Slowly pour in the coconut milk and broth. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes
- Uncover, add in the brown sugar, peanut butter, and fish sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro, peanuts, and a juicy squeeze of lime.
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Notes
- Storage: Store Massaman chicken curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Look for Massaman curry paste at your local Asian market or order it online!
- If you can’t find Massaman curry paste, mix together 4 tablespoons of red curry paste, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander, and a dash each of cinnamon and cardamom.
- This is a fairly mild curry, if you prefer it spicier, add in some red diced chilies.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
673kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
659mg
(27%)
Potassium
1602mg
(46%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
12538IU
(251%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 673
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 673kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 659mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1602mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 12538IU | 251% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.