Description

This hearty dish features tender chicken drenched in pumpkin curry sauce full warm spices and creamy coconut milk. It’s the ultimate healthy, comfort food and comes together quickly in just 30-40 minutes!

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium chicken breasts
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes with juices
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (15oz) pumpkin puree
1 can (13.5oz) unsweetened, full fat coconut milk
Juice from one small lemon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons mild chili powder
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

Step 1: Dice chicken into small pieces (½ inch to 1 inch in size), drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Sauté chicken in a large skillet over medium heat in 2-3 batches to avoid overcrowding, then set aside.
Step 3: Dice onion and sauté in the skillet for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent.
Step 4: Add diced tomato with juices, tomato paste, pumpkin puree, coconut milk and lemon juice to the pan and mix well.
Step 5: Add brown sugar and all seasonings to the pan, stir, and mix the cooked chicken cubes back into the curry sauce.
Step 6: Place a lid on the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Step 7: Serve curry over rice (or preferred grain/legume) and add optional toppings like fresh cilantro or red pepper flakes.

Notes

Use canned coconut milk for a creamier texture. Fresh lemon juice is recommended for better flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for 4-6 months.

Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Indian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 322 kcal
Sugar: 10.5 g
Sodium: 820 mg
Fat: 16.3 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5.3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22.2 g
Fiber: 6.8 g
Protein: 22.3 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: Easy Chicken Curry Recipe, Pumpkin Chicken Curry, Pumpkin Curry Recipe