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Home-Style Chicken Kebat

This Home-Style Chicken Kebat is a Burmese curried stir-fry hailing from Burma Superstar in San Francisco. It's quick, easy, and utterly delicious!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Burmese

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Madras curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 small to medium yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 roma tomatoes each cut into 6 to 8 wedges
  • Handful of cilantro sprigs coarsely chopped, for garnish
  • 1 lime or lemon cut into wedges for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Slice the chicken into ½-inch wide strips. Transfer to a bowl and use your hands to mix the chicken with the curry powder, fish sauce, and salt. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature while you prepare the other ingredients, or refrigerate overnight.
  2. Halve and peel the onion. Slice half the onion thinly, and finely dice the remaining half. Set the onion slices aside to add at the end.
  3. In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Add the chicken and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the water and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through and the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes more. Mix in the sliced onion and tomatoes and cook for about 1 minute more. The onions should still be crisp in the center (not completely wilted). Serve with the cilantro on top and lime wedges alongside.

Notes

  • If you prefer dark meat, you can swap out the chicken breasts/tenders for boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
  • The recipe calls for Madras curry powder, which is a specific version of the versatile spice mixture that is curry powder. If you don't have Madras curry powder, use another kind and it will still taste delicious.
  • Serve with plain jasmine or basmati rice.
  • Adapted from Burma Superstar

Nutrition Information

Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 609mg (25%) Potassium 193mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256

% Daily Value*

Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 609mg 25%
Potassium 193mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.