Myanmar-Style Chicken Curry
Myanmar-Style Chicken Curry features juicy chicken simmered in a rich onion and tomato base layered with curry powder, garam masala, and a gentle kick of cayenne. Fish sauce and lemongrass add depth and brightness, creating a balanced, aromatic sauce. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering with warm rice or flatbread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Myanmar-Style Chicken Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Rub the chicken thighs with curry powder, salt, and garam masala; cover and set aside.
- 2
Combine the onions, 2 tablespoons water, garlic, paprika, ginger, and cayenne pepper in a blender; blend until smooth.
- 3
Heat oil in a large, lidded skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Add the onion-spice paste; cook, stirring, until it darkens, about 7 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the chicken thighs; cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 6
Add the tomatoes, fish sauce, and lemongrass; cook for 2 minutes.
- 7
Stir in 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
- 8
Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken begins to fall apart, 25 to 35 minutes.
- 9
Uncover the skillet; increase the heat and cook until the sauce reduces, about 5 minutes.
- 10
Skim off and discard any excess oil from the surface.
- Calories 261.92 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 25.84 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 11.18 g 4%
- Total Fat 13.46 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 3.89 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 113.59 mg High 38%
- Sodium 465.63 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 2.86 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 4.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.19 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.76 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 262.33 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 69.88 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 6.99 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Myanmar Style Chicken Curry is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Corn Oil, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 261.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Myanmar-Style Chicken Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Corn Oil, Curry Powder, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Myanmar-Style Chicken Curry?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 261.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Myanmar-Style Chicken Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Myanmar-Style Chicken Curry healthy?
- Myanmar-Style Chicken Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 261.92 calories and 25.84 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 465.63 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.89 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic 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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