Brazilian recipe
Chicken in Pumpkin
Chicken in pumpkin is a Brazilian classic, blending the sweet flavor of squash with a creamy, well-seasoned filling.
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Ingredients
1 medium butternut squash, washed
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 tablespoon vegetable seasoning
200g cream cheese
1 kilogram chicken, cut into cubes
1 pinch black pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 chopped onions
1 crushed garlic clove
3 chopped tomatoes (peeled and seeded)
1 chopped red chili pepper
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup (240ml) coconut milk
1 can (400g) evaporated milk (or heavy cream)
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 tablespoon vegetable seasoning
200g cream cheese
1 kilogram chicken, cut into cubes
1 pinch black pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 chopped onions
1 crushed garlic clove
3 chopped tomatoes (peeled and seeded)
1 chopped red chili pepper
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup (240ml) coconut milk
1 can (400g) evaporated milk (or heavy cream)
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Where to find ingredients
Butternut squash is widely available in most supermarkets and grocery stores in the produce section.
Vegetable seasoning can be found in the spice aisle of most supermarkets. Alternatively, you can use a mix of dried herbs and spices like onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
Cream cheese is a common dairy product found in the refrigerated section of any grocery store.
Chicken breast or thigh meat is available at any butcher counter or in the meat section of supermarkets.
Black pepper and lime juice are standard pantry items found in any grocery store.
Onions, garlic, and tomatoes are staple vegetables found in the produce section of all supermarkets.
Red chili peppers can be found in the produce section; jalapeños or other mild chilies can be used as a substitute if red chilies are unavailable.
Vegetable bouillon cubes are typically found in the soup or seasoning aisle of supermarkets.
All-purpose flour is a common baking staple found in the baking aisle.
Coconut milk is usually found in the international foods aisle or the canned goods section of larger supermarkets. Some Asian or specialty food stores will also carry it.
Evaporated milk or heavy cream can be found in the dairy aisle of any grocery store.
Green onions (also known as scallions) and parsley are common herbs found in the produce section.
Vegetable seasoning can be found in the spice aisle of most supermarkets. Alternatively, you can use a mix of dried herbs and spices like onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
Cream cheese is a common dairy product found in the refrigerated section of any grocery store.
Chicken breast or thigh meat is available at any butcher counter or in the meat section of supermarkets.
Black pepper and lime juice are standard pantry items found in any grocery store.
Onions, garlic, and tomatoes are staple vegetables found in the produce section of all supermarkets.
Red chili peppers can be found in the produce section; jalapeños or other mild chilies can be used as a substitute if red chilies are unavailable.
Vegetable bouillon cubes are typically found in the soup or seasoning aisle of supermarkets.
All-purpose flour is a common baking staple found in the baking aisle.
Coconut milk is usually found in the international foods aisle or the canned goods section of larger supermarkets. Some Asian or specialty food stores will also carry it.
Evaporated milk or heavy cream can be found in the dairy aisle of any grocery store.
Green onions (also known as scallions) and parsley are common herbs found in the produce section.
Preparation method
- Wrap the entire squash in aluminum foil
- Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the flesh is tender
- Remove from oven and discard the foil
- Cut a lid off the top of the squash
- Scoop out all the seeds using a spoon
- Brush the outer shell of the squash with 1 tablespoon of oil
- Spread a mixture of the vegetable seasoning and cream cheese inside the squash
- Keep the squash warm
- Season the chicken cubes with black pepper and lime juice in a bowl
- Set aside
- Heat the remaining oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic
- Add the chicken cubes
- Sauté for about 10 minutes, until the meat changes color and becomes tender
- Add the tomatoes, red chili pepper, and vegetable bouillon cubes
- Stir in the all-purpose flour dissolved in the coconut milk
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly until the bouillon cubes dissolve
- Turn off the heat
- Stir in the evaporated milk (or cream), green onions, and parsley
- Mix well and fill the hollowed-out squash with the chicken mixture
- Return to the oven for a few minutes to lightly brown the top, if desired
Observations
This dish is perfect for special occasions, serving the chicken directly inside the pumpkin, which guarantees an incredible presentation and a surprising taste.
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