Massaman Chicken – A gorgeous mild Thai curry you will love!
A gorgeous, creamy and thick, slow cooked Massaman curry that the whole family can enjoy! Also a fantastic cheaper alternative to the traditional beef version!
Equipment
- 3L Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 350 grams skinless chicken thigh fillet, sliced into strips
- 1 small brown onion, sliced into thin strips/wedges
- 1 cup sweet potato, cut into small cubes
- 270 mls coconut cream
- 70 grams Thai massaman curry paste – I always use Ayam brand
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp corn flour
Instructions
- Add chicken, onion and sweet potato to 3L slow cooker
- Combine all remaining ingredients and pour over
- Cook on HIGH for 2hrs 30mins
- Serves 4 if served with rice or 2 if served alone
- Note: I specifically chose to cook on high for a faster cook. Great for a lunch recipe or for after work cooking. However, if you choose to cook longer on low instead, just be sure to check the sweet potato is lovely and tender before serving.
- Note: This is a mild-medium heat level (closer to mild). Feel free to adapt amount of curry paste used to suit your tastes if you like it otherwise 🙂
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Loved this. Made it a bit spicier with capsicum and two red chilies, didn’t use sweet potatoes but added green beans. I didn’t have lime juice which I’ll definitely add next time. Yum!
I would love to make a double amount and freeze the left overs ( if any)
How long should I cook on high for please
I’ve not tested how that goes freezing this one with the coconut milk and then defrosting and reheating – unsure how that would go so please do let us know your results 🙂
Time wouldn’t change much doubling it, maybe an extra 30mins
Would it freeze .There is only me that would eat it .So if it can be frozen it would be great for work lunches and dinners at home.
I’m unsure with the coconut cream how that would freeze and defrost – I’d worry it may split but I’m not sure yet without testing it?
If you do try it please come back and let us know how it goes 🙂
This was a really mild curry but fragrant and yummy. I was surprised that it was very mild so next time I make it, I’ll add a bit more of the paste.
Made this for the first time today.
OMG! It is amazing, looks just like original picture, tastes delicious, definitely a winner in our house.
So happy 🥰
If you like curry you will love this, not too hot.
I followed the recipe, except steamed sweet potato in microwave before putting in my slow cooker.
I’m answering to the queries above re freezing this dish. It freezes well as do other dishes with coconut milk in. I reheat in the microwave and haven’t noticed any curdling! About time I made this again! 😋