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The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe

The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe

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The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious pumpkin curry sauce, enriched with creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrition. In just 30-40 minutes, you can create a hearty meal that satisfies both the palate and the stomach. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a delightful dining experience that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium chicken breasts (boneless-skinless)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) unsweetened coconut milk
  • Juice of 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

  1. Dice the chicken into small pieces and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the chicken in batches until browned. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, cook diced onion until soft.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and lemon juice to the skillet; mix well.
  5. Stir in brown sugar and spices; then return the chicken to the pan.
  6. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until flavors meld together.
  7. Serve over your choice of rice or grain and enjoy!

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