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The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe

A flavorful and hearty curry combining tender chicken, pumpkin, and aromatic spices, perfect served over your favorite grain.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 2 pieces medium chicken breasts boneless-skinless or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado/grapeseed oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion or white onion
  • 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste see note below
  • 1 15oz can pumpkin puree see note below
  • 1 13.5oz can unsweetened coconut milk full fat, canned
  • 1 small lemon juice from one small lemon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar light or dark
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons mild chili powder see note below
  • 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 chicken, coat with oil, salt, and pepper. Sauté in batches until browned, then set aside.
  • Sauté diced onion until soft. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, pumpkin, coconut milk, and lemon juice; stir well.
  • Add sugar and spices; stir to combine. Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Notes

Serve over rice or your preferred grain. Garnish with cilantro, red pepper flakes, or extra coconut milk if desired.
Keyword chicken, Curry, Pumpkin