Massaman Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Massaman Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
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)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- DO AHEAD: Chicken can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Massaman Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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