Crockpot Chicken Massaman-Style Curry
Crockpot Chicken Massaman-Style Curry brings tender chicken and soft potatoes together in a creamy coconut sauce layered with warm spices, peanuts, and a gentle sweetness. Bright notes of lemon and savory fish sauce round out the rich, nutty depth for a balanced bowl. It’s ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or sharing with friends over steamed jasmine rice.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook4 hrs 40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Chicken Massaman-Style Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 78 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in batches and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the browned chicken to the bottom of a slow cooker. Arrange the potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers on top of the meat in the slow cooker.
- 2
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet and add the onion. Cook until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes, then add to the slow cooker. Add the red curry paste, ginger paste, and lemongrass paste to the skillet and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in 1 can coconut milk, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Whisk in the remaining 1 can coconut milk, chicken broth, and peanut butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
- 4
Set the slow cooker to Low and cook until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 6 hours.
- 5
Twenty minutes before serving, season with lemon juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts. Serve with hot cooked rice and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of peanuts.
- Calories 833.49 kcal High 42%
- Protein 39.23 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 124.95 g 45%
- Total Fat 22.11 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 5.96 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.95 mg High 34%
- Sodium 663.78 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 6.88 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 9.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 166.35 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.36 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 633.54 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 106.48 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 69.2 mg Good Source 77%
- Vitamin D 0.7 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Fish 🐟
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Chicken Massaman Style Curry is made with 17 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 5 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Chicken Stock, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 833.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Chicken Massaman-Style Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Chicken Stock, Coconut Milk, Diced Bell Pepper. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Chicken Massaman-Style Curry?
- About 5 hrs 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 833.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Chicken Massaman-Style Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crockpot Chicken Massaman-Style Curry healthy?
- Crockpot Chicken Massaman-Style Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 833.49 calories and 39.23 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 663.78 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.96 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Fish and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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