Description
Experience the ultimate cozy autumn comfort with this vibrant Pumpkin Chicken Curry. This one-pot wonder combines succulent chicken breast with earthy pumpkin puree and a fragrant blend of aromatic spices in a velvety coconut milk sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight, this healthy and protein-packed meal comes together in under 40 minutes and offers a rich, balanced flavor profile that the whole family will adore. Serve it over jasmine rice for a wholesome, satisfying dining experience that celebrates seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp red curry paste (halal certified)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the diced onion to the same pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for one minute until fragrant.
Whisk in the red curry paste, turmeric, and cumin until well-distributed.
Pour in the pumpkin puree and coconut milk, stirring until smooth and combined.
Return the chicken to the pan and reduce heat to low.
Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and glossy.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors often deepen and improve the next day. Ensure your red curry paste is shrimp-paste-free to keep this recipe strictly compliant with your dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg