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Alea's Curried Chicken with Acorn Squash

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced (I used red onion)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet pepper (I used red pepper)
  • 1 pound chicken, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 cup chicken broth (How to Make Chicken Broth)
  • 3 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
  • Brush with oil and place cut side down on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake the squash for 25 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Add the rice and water to a medium sauce pan. Cook over a medium-high flame until the water begins to boil. Lower flame, place lid on pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • While the squash and rice are cooking, saute the onions, peppers, and garlic in olive oil.
  • Add the chicken, broth, and spices to the onion mixture and cook over a medium flame until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 8 - 10 minutes.
  • Cut the cooked squash into 1 inch cubes.
  • Add the squash and yogurt to the chicken. Cook while stirring, until the yogurt is heated through.
  • Serve the curried chicken and acorn squash over the rice.