Massaman Chicken Recipe

Name: Massaman Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 4-4 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces; Kosher salt; 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), quartered; 2 medium red onions, cut into wedges; 3/4 cup prepared massaman curry paste; 12 ounces Belgian-style wheat beer; 4 13.5-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup fish sauce; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon palm or light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon red chile powder; Freshly ground black pepper; Cilantro sprigs, fried shallots, and cooked rice (for serving)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 4-4 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces
Kosher salt
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), quartered
2 medium red onions, cut into wedges
3/4 cup prepared massaman curry paste
12 ounces Belgian-style wheat beer
4 13.5-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon palm or light brown sugar
1 teaspoon red chile powder
Freshly ground black pepper
Cilantro sprigs, fried shallots, and cooked rice (for serving)

1
Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and cook in batches, skin side down, until golden brown (do not turn), 8-10 minutes; transfer to a plate.
2
Cook potatoes in same pot, turning occasionally, until brown, 8-10 minutes; transfer to another plate. Cook onions in pot, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes; transfer to plate with potatoes.
3
Add curry paste to pot and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add beer. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until reduced by half, 5-7 minutes. Add chicken, coconut milk, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is very tender, 1-1 1/2 hours.
4
Return potatoes and onions to pot and cook until potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and chile powder; season with salt and pepper. Top with cilantro and shallots. Serve with rice.
5
DO AHEAD:

430

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 4-4 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces, Kosher salt, 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), quartered, and more.

Yes, Massaman Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Massaman Chicken

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