Description
Indulge in the warmth of The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe, a delightful dish that marries tender chicken with a creamy pumpkin curry sauce, bursting with aromatic spices. This comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or can impress your guests with its rich flavors and straightforward preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (15oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (13.5oz) unsweetened coconut milk
- Juice of one small lemon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into small pieces and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the chicken in batches until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the diced onion until soft.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and lemon juice; stir to combine.
- Mix in brown sugar and spices; return the chicken to the pan.
- Cover and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve over rice or your choice of grain, garnished with cilantro or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg