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Massaman Chicken Curry Recipe
Skip the takeout and make the best Massaman Curry at home that's also easy and so delicious. A red curry paste is used to make the base of the coconut milk sauce, then chicken and veggies round it out.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil olive or avocado
- 1 small sweet onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg
- 2 cups Yukon gold potatoes cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup carrots peeled and cut into ¼-½-inch slices
- 1 ¼ -1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 (13.5-ounce) cans full-fat coconut milk full-fat
- 4 ounces jar red curry paste mild or medium
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter creamy
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Tamari or Tamari
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon sugar or brown sugar
- ½ cup peanuts roasted, salted, coarsely chopped
- Cilantro finely chopped, for serving
- Basmati rice for serving
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Saute the onion for 2-3 minutes. Mix in the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Cook for another 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.2 tablespoons oil, 1 small sweet onion, 4 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons ginger paste, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Add the carrots, potatoes, chicken thighs and saute another 3 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk, and add the curry paste, salt, and black pepper. Bring everything to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.2 cups Yukon gold potatoes, 1 cup carrots, 1 ¼ -1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 (13.5-ounce) cans full-fat coconut milk, 4 ounces jar red curry paste, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Stir in the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar and peanuts. Serve over basmati rice with a sprinkle of finely chopped cilantro.2 tablespoons peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Tamari, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ cup peanuts, Basmati rice, Cilantro
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Notes
- Protein: Chicken is the most common protein, but others work just as well. Try shrimp, pork, beef, or even tofu!
- Vegetables: Feel free to include additional vegetables, like snow peas, red bell peppers, celery, broccoli, sweet potatoes, green beans, or even cabbage.
- Rice: Serve over a bed of Basmati rice, or opt or cauliflower rice for extra nutrition.
- Curry paste: While you can make your own curry paste, you can easily buy a jar at the store.
Nutrition
Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 1227mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3651IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 5mg
