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The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe

A flavorful and hearty pumpkin chicken curry perfect for cozy dinners. Easy to prepare with warm spices and creamy pumpkin, 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 chicken thighs can also be used
  • 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, full fat coconut milk canned not boxed, see note below
  • 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.
  • Serve over rice or preferred grain. Garnish with cilantro, red pepper flakes, or extra coconut milk if desired.

Notes

For best results, sauté chicken in batches to avoid steaming. Adjust spice levels to taste.
Keyword chicken, Curry, Pumpkin