Description
Indulge in a bowl of Pumpkin Coconut Chicken Curry, a delightful one-pan dish that harmoniously blends the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the creamy richness of coconut milk. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe brings warmth and flavor to your table in just 30 minutes. The combination of warm spices and succulent chicken creates a nutritious and satisfying meal that everyone will adore. Serve it over rice or cauliflower rice to soak up the decadent sauce, making it an excellent choice for a quick, family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1.5 tsp ground turmeric
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 0.25 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic; cube the chicken.
- Heat avocado oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Toast spices (ginger, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, chili powder) in the pan for about one minute.
- Increase heat to medium, add cubed chicken, and sauté until almost fully cooked (around 6 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree and coconut milk until combined.
- Pour sauce into the pan with chicken; increase heat to medium-high until bubbling forms.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- For a thicker sauce, mix arrowroot starch with water and add to curry while stirring until desired consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat and serve over rice or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg