Myanmar Chicken and Jackfruit Curry

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Great garnishes include cilantro leaves, roasted fava beans, chile bamboo shoots, shredded chile peppers, and mushrooms. Serve with jasmine rice.

Submitted by Brittney Tun
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
43 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 33 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs, chopped into 2-inch pieces

  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 large tomato, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons shrimp paste

  • 2 teaspoons tamarind paste

  • 1 teaspoon chile powder, or to taste

  • 2 cups chicken stock

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 (20 ounce) can young green jackfruit in brine, drained

  • 2 teaspoons Burmese curry powder

Directions

  1. Mix chicken, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and salt together in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate, about 30 minutes.

  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato, shrimp paste, tamarind paste, and chile powder; mix until flavors combine, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken with marinade. Cook until chicken is browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.

  3. Stir chicken stock and sugar into the wok. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add jackfruit; simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in curry powder. Continue simmering until the internal temperature of the chicken registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes more.

Cook's Note:

Substitute garam masala for the Burmese curry powder if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

389 Calories
25g Fat
18g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 389
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 33%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 1407mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 361mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.