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A bowl of Massaman curry with chicken and vegetables next to a bowl of rice
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Chicken Massaman Curry

Chicken Massaman Curry is one of the easiest and most delicious savory Thai curry dishes. With chicken and potatoes cooked into a sweet, slightly spicy sauce, it's a flavor explosion!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: Chicken, Curry, Massaman Curry
Servings: 10
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in an extra large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in curry paste; cook and stir for about 2-3 minutes. This is strong, make sure your windows are open and a fan is blowing.
    Massaman curry paste in a pan
  • Add 1 can coconut milk and stir until well blended. Add ginger, cilantro, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and Worcestershire. Bring to a boil.
  • Add onion and chicken. Reduce to a simmer. When chicken is white and cooked through (about 5 min or so) add another can of coconut milk and bring back to a boil.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except for the rice) and stir until everything is well mixed. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are no longer crunchy in the middle. Serve hot over Jasmine rice and garnish with extra cilantro and/or limes if desired.

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Notes

  • It’s not a bad idea to boil your potatoes for three-four minutes before adding them to your curry. This is a great trick for when you are in a hurry and just trying to get dinner on the table and don’t want to wait for the potatoes to soften in the curry sauce.
  • If you are adding extra vegetables, allow the vegetables to soften in the sauce for optimal flavor. If you are in a hurry, stir-fry the veggies until tender before adding to the sauce.
  • Shake the coconut milk really well before opening so it doesn’t come out in one big clump. You can also avoid this by opening the coconut milk can from the bottom. 
  • Make it as spicy or as mild as you would like! Add sriracha while cooking, or serve it on the side if people prefer different spice levels.
  • Instead of adding salt (if needed), try adding soy sauce. It gives you the salty flavor while also deepening the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Don’t forget the limes! Adding a squeeze of fresh lime right before serving ties all those delicious flavors together.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3860IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg