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Easy Pumpkin Chicken Curry

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and comforting curry combining tender chicken, sweet pumpkin, and aromatic spices, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Oil

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or olive oil)

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion (halved and sliced)
  • 4 thin slices fresh ginger

Protein

  • 2 medium chicken breasts diced chicken breasts

Pumpkin

  • 800 g kabocha squash (peeled and diced) (remove seeds)

Garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic (diced)

Sauces & Spices

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 3 teaspoons mild curry powder
  • 400 ml coconut milk (1 can, well shaken)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 lime juice of lime
  • 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder (optional) (for thickening)

Herbs

  • a handful fresh coriander / cilantro leaves

Instructions 

  • Heat oil and sauté onion and ginger for 2 minutes until softened.
  • Add chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes until browned.
  • Stir in pumpkin, garlic, fish sauce, and curry powder. Add coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook for another 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in lime juice, then optionally dissolve arrowroot in a small amount of sauce and add back to thicken. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve.

Notes

Serve over rice or with vegetables for a complete meal.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: chicken, Curry, pumpkin