Description
This delightful Pumpkin Chicken Curry combines tender chicken with rich pumpkin puree and fragrant spices, creating a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- boneless
- skinless chicken breast
- extra virgin olive oil
- yellow onion
- canned diced tomatoes
- tomato paste
- pumpkin puree
- unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
- juice from one lemon
- brown sugar
- yellow curry powder
- mild chili powder
- salt
- pepper
- ground cumin
- ground mustard seed
- ground coriander seed
- ground cinnamon
- optional grain or legume for serving
- optional toppings
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add diced chicken to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and pumpkin puree, mixing until well combined.
- Pour in the coconut milk and lemon juice, and mix thoroughly.
- Sprinkle in the spices and brown sugar, stirring to incorporate.
- Reduce heat to simmer and cover. Cook for 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot over your choice of rice or grain, garnished with cilantro and extra coconut milk if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice levels to your preference. For a heartier meal, serve with rice or any grain of your choice. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Chicken Curry, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, Curry Dish, Pumpkin Recipes