Pumpkin Chicken Curry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Pumpkin Chicken Curry
Description
Pumpkin Chicken Curry brings tender chicken pieces seared and simmered in a sauce made from pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, garlic, onion, and a blend of curry powder and cayenne pepper. The dish balances the sweetness and creaminess of pumpkin with savory spices and rich chicken broth, mellowed further by heavy cream or coconut milk. The curry is gently simmered to combine flavors and create a velvety texture. It is suitable for serving over rice or pasta to absorb the flavorful sauce.
The recipe allows for pureeing the sauce for a smoother consistency using an immersion or stand blender before adding the chicken back in to simmer. This helps to integrate the pumpkin and spices more thoroughly. The curry is best served hot and can be adjusted in spiciness by varying the cayenne pepper amount.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ can pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoon tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 c chicken broth
- ½ medium onion finely minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Sear chicken
- Heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet heat and on a medium heat. Add chicken, cut into bite-size pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes on each size. Transfer to a plate.
Saute onion and garlic
- Wipe the skillet with a paper towel, return to a heat and add 1 more tablespoon of olive oil. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes or until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for one more minute.
Make pumpkin sauce
- Stir in pumpkin puree, tomato sauce, heavy cream, chicken broth, Curry powder, Cayenne pepper and ½ teaspoon salt. Bring the sauce to a low simmer.* (See Note 1)
Add chicken to a sauce
- Add chicken to a pumpkin sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately over rice or pasta.
Notes
- Puree the sauce after combining ingredients for a smoother texture before adding the chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.8g | 4% |
| Protein | 16.3g | 33% |
| Fat | 16.4g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1265mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 8% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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