Description
Indulge in the warmth of The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe, a delightful and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken and velvety pumpkin sauce infused with aromatic spices. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30-40 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners. The combination of creamy coconut milk and rich pumpkin puree creates a nourishing meal that is both satisfying and healthy, appealing to adults and kids alike. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or lentils for a versatile dining experience that will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1, 14.5oz can diced tomatoes
- 1, 15oz can pumpkin puree
- 1, 13.5oz can unsweetened coconut milk
- Juice from one small lemon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons mild chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard seed
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander seed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the chicken in batches in a large skillet over medium heat until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook diced onion until soft.
- Add diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, lemon juice, brown sugar, and spices to the skillet; mix well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve over your choice of rice or grains; garnish with cilantro or red pepper flakes as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg