Description
The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe is a warm, comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious pumpkin curry sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this quick recipe infuses every bite with rich spices and creamy coconut milk. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Serve it over your favorite grains or enjoy it solo; either way, it’s sure to delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz)
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz)
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chicken in batches until fully cooked, then set aside.
- Sauté diced onion in the same skillet until soft.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and lemon juice; stir well.
- Incorporate brown sugar and all spices; mix thoroughly before adding back the chicken.
- Cover and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg