Description
A rich and flavorful Thai Massaman curry featuring tender chicken thighs, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy nights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (1 kg) chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 2 cups (500 ml) coconut milk, divided
- 5 to 6 tablespoons (75 to 90 ml) Quick Massaman Curry Paste
- 3 tablespoons (36 g) finely chopped palm sugar or light brown sugar, packed
- 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) tamarind paste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) fish sauce
- 2 bay leaves (optional)
- 10.5 ounces (300 g) waxy or all-purpose potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 large yellow or white onion, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/4 cup (35 g) unsalted roasted peanuts
- Jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
- Brown the chicken in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat with a small amount of oil for 3-4 minutes until well-browned; remove and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Pour off excess oil and return the pot to the stove.
- Add 1/2 cup coconut milk, bring to a boil, then add the curry paste and stir until thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add remaining coconut milk, palm sugar, half of the tamarind paste, and half of the fish sauce, stirring well.
- Add chicken and simmer gently over low heat for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add potatoes, onions, and half of the peanuts. If needed, add more liquid to submerge the potatoes, and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or tamarind as needed.
- Garnish with remaining peanuts and serve with jasmine rice.
Notes
Quality Matters: Choose organic chicken and coconut milk brands with minimal additives for the best taste. Leftover curry can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to four months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg