Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Pumpkin Coconut Chicken Curry, a comforting one-pan dish that brings together tender chicken and creamy pumpkin puree, enveloped in a rich coconut milk sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this healthy recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a delicious meal that pairs wonderfully with rice or cauliflower rice. This curry is versatile and allows for ingredient substitutions based on your pantry staples, making it an ideal choice for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (15 oz)
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. In a bowl, mix together ginger, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and chili powder.
- Cube the chicken and heat avocado oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add spices to the pan and toast briefly before adding cubed chicken. Cook until almost done.
- Mix pumpkin puree and coconut milk until smooth; pour into the pan with chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 8 minutes.
- For a thicker sauce, combine water and arrowroot starch; stir into curry until thickened.
- Serve warm over rice or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg