Massaman Chicken Light
Lightened massaman curry with chicken, potato, and peanuts. 410 calories, 30g protein, warm and comforting.
Massaman Chicken Light has 410 calories per serving, with 30g protein, 28g carbs, 18g fat, and 4g fiber. Prep 10 min, cook 25 min.
Nutrition per serving
2 serving(s)
410
Calories
30g
Protein
60% DV
28g
Carbs
10% DV
18g
Fat
23% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
💪 30g protein per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
2
Est. Cost
$5.00
Massaman Chicken Light
A lighter take on rich massaman curry, with tender chicken, potato, and peanuts in a fragrant coconut sauce—410 calories and 30g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 6 oz chicken breast, cubed
- 4 oz potato, cubed
- 1 oz onion, sliced
- 0.5 cup light coconut milk
- 1.5 tbsp massaman curry paste
- 1 tbsp roasted peanuts
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Heat a pot over medium and bloom the curry paste with 2 tbsp of the coconut milk for 1 minute.
- Add chicken and toss to coat in the paste.
- Pour in the remaining coconut milk, cinnamon stick, and 0.5 cup water; bring to a simmer.
- Add potato and onion; cover and simmer 15 minutes until potato is tender.
- Stir in fish sauce and most of the peanuts.
- Finish with lime juice and remove the cinnamon stick.
- Serve garnished with remaining peanuts over cauliflower rice or a small portion of rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 410 kcal |
| Protein | 30g |
| Carbs | 28g |
| Fat | 18g |
| Fiber | 4g |
Tips
- Light coconut milk cuts calories while keeping the creamy texture.
- Cube the potato small so it cooks evenly with the chicken.
- Massaman paste is milder than other Thai curries—great for spice-sensitive eaters.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent drying.
Equipment
skillet
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