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Burma Superstar’s Coconut Curry Chicken

January 14, 2018 By Katie 2 Comments

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Burma Superstar's easy coconut curry chicken is better than takeout and can be made with pantry staples.

Just what we need, one more “better than takeout” recipe… but there’s no better way to describe this easy, subtle Coconut Curry Chicken. It’s truly better than any takeout I’ve ever had, and let’s just say that I’ve had a lot of takeout.

That turmeric is so hot right now.

Burmese food is the best food you’ve probably never had – unless you live in San Francisco, where Burma Superstar is a tried and true foodie destination. As if Thai, Chinese, and Indian food had a baby, people line up in droves to get that spicy goodness. But I’m not about that 2 hour wait, and I use Burma Superstar’s amazing cookbook as the ultimate line-cut.

Burma Superstar's easy coconut chicken curry is better than takeout and can be made with pantry staples.

The cookbook is full of approachable, flavorful Asian recipes. The first that I tackled was the Coconut Curry Chicken. It’s shockingly easy, and if you’ve ever made an Asian dish before, you likely have the majority of the ingredients in your pantry. The outcome is restaurant-quality curry, without the 2 hour line.

The sauce is addicting, so serve over cauliflower rice if you’re being really good, brown rice if you’re being good-ish, or dip naan if New Years resolutions start tomorrow.

Burma Superstar's easy coconut chicken curry is better than takeout and can be made with pantry staples.
Burma Superstar's easy coconut chicken curry is better than takeout and can be made with pantry staples.
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Burma Superstar’s Coconut Chicken Curry

This simple coconut chicken curry is made with easy-to-find ingredients, and is truly better than takeout. Recipe adapted from the Burma Superstar cookbook.

Course Main Course
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thigh
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup oil I used olive, but canola works too
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp ginger I buy ginger paste for ease of use, but fresh ground ginger would also work
  • 2-4 cloves garlic, minced optional, I don’t use garlic due to tummy sensitivity and I don’t miss it
  • 1 can (13 1/2 oz) unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 cup water If you prefer thicker curry, use 3/4 cup
  • 1 tsp red curry paste Madras curry powder also works
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • cilantro for garnish
  • lemon or lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Remove excess fat from the chicken and cut into bite-size pieces.

    In a bowl, mix the chicken with the paprika, turmeric and salt, and allow to marinate while you get everything else ready (or as long as overnight).

  2. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and stir for a few minutes to cook a bit. Turn down the heat to medium, and stir in the ginger and garlic if using. Continue to stir to prevent burning, until fragrant and lightly cooked (this just takes a few minutes).

  3. Add the chicken to the onion mixture and stir to combine.

  4. Pour in the coconut milk. Increase the heat to bring to a near boil. Let simmer for a few minutes to thicken the sauce.

  5. Reduce the heat, add the fish sauce and water, and increase the heat again to bring back to a boil.

  6. Lower the heat to simmer for about 55 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add the curry and cayanne at the end of the simmer.

Recipe Notes

If there’s time, allow the curry to sit for at least 20 minutes to meld the flavors. Bring it back to temperature before serving with cilantro and lemon or lime wedges.

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  1. Jan

    January 21, 2018 at 5:10 pm

    5 stars
    OMG! I just made this.It is very easy to make but don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the recipe—this is truly the most delicious meal i have ever tasted.Really! So so yummy!

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    • Katie

      January 21, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      I agree – so easy and soo good. Glad you liked it!

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