The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe
Experience a warm and comforting meal with The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe. This delightful dish features tender chicken simmered in a creamy pumpkin sauce, enriched with aromatic spices that create a symphony of flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe is quick to prepare in just 30-40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain for a wholesome and satisfying meal that’s sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American/Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 13.5 oz can unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
- Juice from one small lemon
- 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.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chicken in batches until cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- Sauté diced onion in the same skillet until soft. Add tomatoes, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, lemon juice, brown sugar, and spices; mix well.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer covered for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve over rice or your preferred grain and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg