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Cambodian Lemongrass Roast Chicken

One pan. A whole chicken. Lemongrass from the garden, curry butter, potatoes and coconut gravy.

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Kara Jones Cooks
Cambodian Lemongrass Roast Chicken

Recipe: Cambodian Lemongrass Roast Chicken

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Ingredients & Method

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 2 sticks softened butter
  • 2 tbsp Savory Spice Cambodian Lemongrass Curry seasoning
  • lemongrass leaves/stalks
  • 1½–2 lb potatoes
  • 2 cans coconut milk (divided)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • cornstarch + water
  • red chilies, cilantro, lime
  1. Mix seasoning into butter, rub under/over skin.
  2. Set chicken on lemongrass bed, surround with potatoes, pour 1 can coconut milk + broth around.
  3. Roast 425°F 50–75 min (165°F).
  4. Rest chicken; make gravy from drippings + remaining coconut milk, thicken with slurry.
  5. Top with chilies, cilantro, lime.

https://karajonescooks.com/recipes/cambodian-lemongrass-roast-chicken/ · Recipe by Kara Jones Cooks

Good to know

This one-pan meal features a whole chicken rubbed with Cambodian lemongrass curry butter and roasted over fresh lemongrass, potatoes, coconut milk, and broth. The flavorful pan drippings are transformed into a rich coconut gravy finished with fresh chilies, cilantro, and lime.

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Storage & reheating

Keep leftover chicken, potatoes, and gravy in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven or on the stovetop until completely hot throughout before serving.

Common questions

At what temperature and for how long should the chicken roast?

Roast the chicken at 425°F for 50 to 75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

How is the pan gravy made?

After letting the roasted chicken rest, combine the pan drippings with the remaining can of coconut milk and stir in a cornstarch and water slurry to thicken.

How is the butter rub prepared?

Mix the Cambodian Lemongrass Curry seasoning directly into the softened butter, then rub it both under and over the chicken skin before roasting.

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