This is a totally delicious way to serve roast chicken as well as being very simple to prepare. Cooking a whole chicken this way is practised in various forms throughout Asia, sometimes pot roasted, sometimes over hot coals and with many different curry pastes. Often cooked in the home, rather than restaurants, which is probably the reason why many Westerners are not familiar with the dish. Well, now is the time to change that and I promise you that you won't regret it! You can be flexible with the vegetables in the dish and even change the curry paste if you wish. Not the most elegant of dishes but way up there on the scale of scrumptiousness:-)
The above ingredients are a guide as this dish works well with many variations. The chicken above is a 2 kg chicken and fed five people comfortably. Put as many new potatoes as you can fit into your roasting tin if you wish. If you are not using new potatoes then you will have to cut larger potatoes into smaller chunks and parboil. One can of coconut milk and one packet of curry paste provides enough sauce. As always, make sure you’re using the “right” type of coconut milk as it will make or break this or any other coconut based curry. Quick guide here, Coconut Milk Summary.Vegetables of your choice, I used some mild chilies with green beans and tender stem broccoli, you can also prepare additional veg separately if you wish. I also stuffed the cavity of the bird with a bruised lemongrass stalk and some chopped ginger, optional but adds to the aromas.
Bash up the lemongrass stalk if using and chop some ginger and insert into the cavity.
Brush some of the curry paste, especially the oil, over the chicken. Cover loosely with aluminium foil and place in an oven preheated to 200°C for 40 minutes.
Add potatoes to the pan rolling them around in any oil or juices from the chicken and return to the oven without the foil and cook for a further 40 minutes. In the meantime add the rest of the curry paste to a small pan and add the can of coconut milk and bring to a simmer whilst stirring.
Pour the curry paste coconut milk mixture over the chicken and stir the potatoes around and add the vegetables. Return to the oven for a further 15 minutes, I'm fine with my chicken burning a little on top as the skin crisps but adjust your oven shelves to your own preferences.
Remove to a carving board and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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A totally delicious way to serve roast chicken. The Massaman gravy keeps it moist and flavourful beyond belief. With the roast potatoes and vegetables cooked in the pan this Is an incredibly easy and time-saving dish to prepare. Scrumptious!
Bash up the lemongrass stalk if using and chop some ginger and insert into the cavity.
Brush some of the curry paste, especially the oil, over the chicken. Cover loosely with aluminium foil and place in an oven preheated to 200°C for 40 minutes.
Add potatoes to the pan rolling them around in any oil or juices from the chicken and return to the oven without the foil and cook for a further 40 minutes. In the meantime, add the rest of the curry paste to a small pan and add the can of coconut milk and bring to a simmer whilst stirring.
Pour the curry paste coconut milk mixture over the chicken and stir the potatoes around and add the vegetables. Return to the oven for a further 15 minutes, I’m fine with my chicken burning a little on top as the skin crisps but adjust your oven shelves to your own preferences.
Remove to a carving board and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
Recipe Note
As always using the “right” type of coconut milk is a game-changer. See here.
I’ve done this a number of times and every time it is delicious and works perfectly. Makes a real change for a Sunday roast and everything in one pot. Just ordered some more paste again 😀
Paul Ratigan
January 07, 2025
This recipe is definitely a must cook. Did not take long to prepare and cook. The final result was absolutely delicious. I used brussel sprouts, mangetout and baby corn. My wife was very pleased with the results. Will definitely make it again. Thank you for posting it online.
Tracy
April 16, 2024
Did this for friends last night and they loved it as much as we do, have now passed on your details as they want to buy some too!
Robin Evans
March 04, 2024
Made this dish this evening and am currently basking in the afterglow, absolutely delicious. Made mine with red onion, sweet red pepper and tenderstem broccoli, will definitely be doing it again!
Steve Myers
October 18, 2022
So glad I have this recipe. I’ve made it a few times now but tonight I made it with your red curry paste. Absolutely the best yet. Even my wife and daughter who are not the greatest curry fans loved it. I do it with tenderstem broccoli, peppers and red onions. Amazing recipe.
Paul
September 23, 2022
Cooked this chicken Massaman dish the other evening. Simplicity itself, resulting in one of the nicest chicken dishes I have had. Cook it again? Most certainly.
Dave Dahlstrom
August 07, 2022
I normally do the Lamb Massaman, so wanted to give this a try rather than do a traditional roast chicken dinner, wow so so nice, will be making this many times more , thanks for the recipe
Scott hardwidge
June 15, 2022
Followed the recipe to the letter , chicken was so juicy, it blew me away, so tasty and so easy to put together .
This will defo be made again with few different vegetables and im sure it will just as mindblowingly tasty
Alan Wells
April 16, 2022
I cooked this with chicken pieces and yellow curry paste as I’ve a daughter who can’t eat spicy food at present. It turned out really well with great flavour and the minimum of heat. I didn’t use onions but added green beans. These pastes are so reliable. They are my ‘turn to’ when I want something easy and authentic.
Andy
February 02, 2022
Beautiful recipe. Best pastes you can get. Keep up the good work you’re amazing.
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Always get one of these for our daughters, they're not quite up to the Bangkok or Southern spice levels yet but absolutely love the flavour so everyone's happy. The same quality as all of these pastes, excellent 👌
I was recommended to try your paste by a friend. I have been making my own paste for years from various recipes but yours was exceptional and took all the hard work away. It made dinner so easy i will definitely be ordering more. Excellent!
I ordered the jungle curry paste, yellow Thai, green Thai and red Thai. The jungle curry was very tasty but absolutely blew my socks off! Not for the faint hearted for sure! The pastes are absolutely amazing I can’t wait to be able to afford to order more! Thankyou :)
Anyone who likes Thai cooking at home then this is your easy way to do it and so tasty. Would highly recommend. So far have had the green curry and enjoyed every mouthful. Thank you
Pour the curry paste coconut milk mixture over the chicken and stir the potatoes around and add the vegetables. Return to the oven for a further 15 minutes, I'm fine with my chicken burning a little on top as the skin crisps but adjust your oven shelves to your own preferences.
Remove to a carving board and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. 
Tracy
June 08, 2025
I’ve done this a number of times and every time it is delicious and works perfectly. Makes a real change for a Sunday roast and everything in one pot. Just ordered some more paste again 😀