Description
A delicious and comforting twist on the classic butter chicken recipe, this Pumpkin Butter Chicken is rich, creamy, and full of warm spices. The creamy pumpkin sauce pairs perfectly with tender chicken pieces, creating a flavorful Indian-inspired dish that is perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cooked basmati rice or naan
Instructions
- Season chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- Saute aromatics: In the same skillet, cook onion until softened. Add garlic, ginger, and spices, cook until fragrant.
- Make sauce: Stir in pumpkin, coconut milk, broth, and tomato paste. Return chicken to skillet and simmer until cooked through.
- Finish dish: Stir in butter until melted. Serve over rice or with naan, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend the sauce before adding the chicken back in.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (without rice)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
