Al's Burmese-Style Chicken Curry
Al's Burmese-Style Chicken Curry balances bold heat from bird’s eye chiles and red curry paste with the citrusy lift of lemongrass and makrut lime leaves. Coconut milk softens the spice while tomatoes add gentle acidity, creating a rich, aromatic sauce that clings to tender chicken thighs. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special gathering when you want deep, layered flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Al's Burmese-Style Chicken Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 69 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a wok over medium heat. Add the shallots and fry until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove the shallots and set them aside. Add the curry paste to the wok and toast until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the curry powder and ground chile. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemongrass, chiles peppers, coriander, and lime leaves.
- 2
Pour in the fish sauce and enough water to cover the chicken. Add the coconut milk; cook for 10 minutes. Toss in the tomatoes and cook until they start to soften, about 10 minutes more. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours.
- 3
Remove the lemongrass and lime leaves. Garnish the curry with the fried shallots and cilantro.
- Calories 538.08 kcal High 27%
- Protein 31.04 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 16.69 g 6%
- Total Fat 38.58 g High 49%
- Saturated Fat 11.61 g High 58%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 163.91 mg High 55%
- Sodium 1171.08 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 5.96 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 6.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 175.56 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 2.98 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 281.67 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 39.44 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.61 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.72 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Al's Burmese Style Chicken Curry is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Thigh, Chili Pepper, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 538.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Al's Burmese-Style Chicken Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Thigh, Chili Pepper, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Al's Burmese-Style Chicken Curry?
- About 2 hrs in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 538.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Al's Burmese-Style Chicken Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Al's Burmese-Style Chicken Curry healthy?
- Al's Burmese-Style Chicken Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 538.08 calories and 31.04 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1171.08 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.61 g (58% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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