Pumpkin Butter Chicken Curry
Pumpkin Butter Chicken Curry is a heartwarming dish that brings together tender chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced pumpkin sauce. This comforting curry is perfect for cozy dinners on chilly nights, offering an explosion of flavor with every bite. Served over fluffy rice or alongside warm naan, it’s sure to become a family favorite that warms both hearts and bellies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken thighs, seasoning with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides for about five minutes.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, coconut milk, chicken broth, and curry powder; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving with rice or naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg