Thai red curry pot roast chicken

Such an awesome method to cook chicken - keeps it so juicy. And that red curry sauce - just kill me now! I want it on tap. FULL RECIPE WRITTEN BELOW ⬇⬇⬇

Thai red curry pot roast chicken

1.8 kg/ 3.6 lb whole chicken
1 tsp cooking/kosher salt
3 tbsp vegetable oil
115g/ 4 oz (1/2 cup) Thai red curry paste (Maesri brand recommended)
2 large garlic cloves, 2 tsp fresh ginger and 2 tsp fresh lemongrass finely grated (white part only, sub 1 tbsp paste)
1 cup (250ml) chicken stock/broth, low sodium
400 ml/14 oz coconut cream
6 kaffir lime leaves, crushed in hand*
1 tbsp white sugar, 2 tsp fish sauce
600g/ 1.2lb small potatoes (12 or so), skin on
120g/ 4oz green beans, cut in half
15+ Thai basil leaves (sub ordinary Italian basil)

1. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Heat oil in large ovenproof pot on medium high. Cook curry paste, garlic, lemongrass and ginger for 2 min until it dries out and darkens. Stir in stock, reduce by half. Add coconut, kaffir, sugar, fish sauce. Put in chicken, spoon over sauce. Surround with potatoes. Lid on, bake 40 min 200°C/400°F (180°C fan).
2. Remove lid, increase oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan). Bake further 30 min, basting every 10 min and adding beans for last 10 min.
3. Rest chicken on plate 10 min, then cut. Stir basil leaves into sauce. Pour over chicken. Serve with jasmine rice!

[mashek]

I've made this a few times now however with some deviations; I've replaced the green beans with zucchini, capsicum and chillis (seeds and all) and used chicken thighs instead of the whole chicken. I also added 2-4 cups of stock (or half water) for more of a broth. It's probably our favourite dish at the moment, particularly as winter draws nearer. It is so flavoursome and the chillis give it real heat that builds with every mouthful before quickly dissipating.

[thuytienlives]

This looks so satisfying and flavourful! Thank you for this recipe.

[madprism]

Great recipe reminds me of living in Thailand back in the late 90’s. Thanks for the link to your recipe page as well. Highly recommend this excellent recipe.

[kureghore_rosonabilas]

I must try it at my home. Love you api❤❤❤

[MichaelAussie]

Yummm. This looks incredible. Can't wait to try it. Also congratz as making the best seller list. Cheers.

[davidbekkers]

Nag nags! You've done it again!!! This is an absolute insanely tasty meal! The presentation is incredible by default and I basted the hell outta that chicken! The potatoes soak up the insane sauce! And a must! Delicious sourdough bread to soak up the remains in the Chassour!!! Thankyou!!!

[ЛюдаБурцева-йс]

Спасибо, Шеф! Отлично получилось ! Вкусно! 👍Thank you Chief! It worked out great! Tasty!

[sarahpanther]

This looks freaking incredible, can't wait to try it!!

[blutey]

Looks great. Had been looking for a Thai red curry recipe adapted for a whole chicken. May just use his one!
PS I'm not sure basil is typically used in a Thai red curry, more likely in the green. But sure it tastes great anyway.

[kaypgee]

You’re missing a few words in the video. Chicken stock/broth is just “chicken” and fish sauce is also just “fish” and the other thing I noticed was there is no overlay of how long the chicken goes back in the over for browning.

[carmenodp]

It looks delicious, but I will make my own curry sauce instead of can.😢