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Pumpkin Thai Chicken Curry

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and comforting Thai-inspired chicken curry with pumpkin, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 4 pieces chicken fillets

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Cooking Fats

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Vegetables & Fruits

  • 2 cups diced pumpkin (or store-bought chopped pumpkin)
  • 4 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger

Other

  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste (more or less to taste)
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ cup full fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For serving

  • to taste cilantro or chili peppers (optional)

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  • Dice pumpkin and grate garlic and ginger.
  • Cook chicken in oil and butter until done, then remove from pan.
  • Sauté pumpkin, garlic, ginger, and spices; add curry paste and cook.
  • Add broth, coconut milk, and lemon juice; simmer until sauce thickens. Return chicken to pan and heat through. Garnish with cilantro or chili peppers.

Notes

Adjust curry paste to taste for spiciness.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: chicken, Curry, pumpkin