The nights are drawing in and getting cooler and cosier. This spicy pumpkin and chicken stew is ideal for warming up the chilly autumnal evenings, best enjoyed in a hearty portion in a large bowl!
Serves: 3-4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 chicken thighs and 2 chicken breasts (skinless)
- A small pumpkin, peeled and deseeded
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 red pepper
- 1 tin of plum or chopped tomatoes
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp hot paprika
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 star anise
- Small bunch of coriander
- 300ml chicken stock
- Vegetable oil or butter
- Optional: salted butter
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