Pumpkin Coconut Chicken Curry (Printable Version)

Tender chicken cooked in creamy coconut and pumpkin sauce with fragrant spices. Perfect with rice or veggies.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Aromatics

01 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
02 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Spices

03 - 1 tsp ground ginger
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1.5 tsp ground turmeric
06 - 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1 tsp black pepper
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - 1 tsp chili powder

→ Protein

10 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

→ Liquids & Puree

11 - 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
12 - 60 ml pumpkin puree
13 - 60 ml water (optional)

→ Other

14 - 2 tbsp avocado oil
15 - 1 tbsp arrowroot starch (optional)

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic. In a small bowl, combine all the dry spices: ground ginger, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and chili powder.
02 - Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
03 - Heat avocado oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Add the mixed spices to the pan and toast for about 1 minute to release their aroma.
05 - Increase heat to medium, add the cubed chicken to the pan, and toss to evenly coat with spices. Cook until chicken is nearly cooked through, approximately 6 minutes.
06 - While the chicken cooks, combine pumpkin puree and coconut milk in a small bowl until smooth.
07 - Pour the pumpkin and coconut mixture into the pan, increase heat to medium-high until the sauce bubbles, then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
08 - If desired, mix water with arrowroot starch and stir into the pan. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
09 - Remove from heat and serve alongside steamed rice or cauliflower rice with vegetables.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Adjust chili powder according to preferred spice tolerance. Using homemade pumpkin puree enhances flavor depth.
02 - Serve with steamed rice or cauliflower rice to complete the meal.

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