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Pumpkin and onion side dish with chicken fillet

4 servings

60 minutes

Pumpkin garnish with onions and chicken fillet is a harmony of tenderness and aroma. European cuisine is known for its attention to flavor balance, and this recipe is no exception. Sweet pumpkin, caramelized onions, and juicy chicken fillet create a delicate and warming dish perfect for a cozy family dinner. Its roots may stem from simple rural traditions where seasonal products were transformed into hearty treats. The fried fillet adds richness, while spices highlight the natural sweetness of the pumpkin. This dish easily complements fresh vegetables and pairs well with soft bread flatbreads or a light salad. It is nutritious, delicious, and fits perfectly into everyday menus.

Pumpkin and onion side dish with chicken fillet
Energy value per serving
Calories
676kcal
Proteins
62.9grams
Fats
16.5grams
Carbohydrates
99.5grams
Ingredients
4servings
Cooking steps
  • Step 1

    1

    Prepare the necessary products.

  • Step 2

    2

    Remove the seeds from the pumpkin.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Pumpkin: 1 piece
  • Step 3

    3

    Peel the pumpkin and cut it into slices.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Pumpkin: 1 piece
  • Step 4

    4

    Then cut the slices into smaller sticks.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Pumpkin: 1 piece
  • Step 5

    5

    Cut the onion in a convenient way.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Onion: 1 head
  • Step 6

    6

    Melt butter in a pan.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Butter: 50 g
  • Step 7

    7

    Then lightly sauté the onion.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Onion: 1 head
  • Step 8

    8

    Add pumpkin to the onion.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Pumpkin: 1 piece
  • Step 9

    9

    Salt and season with spice.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Condiments and seasonings:  to taste
  • Step 10

    10

    Sauté the pumpkin with onions over medium heat until cooked (visually, the pumpkin will start to slightly break down and become soft).

  • Step 11

    11

    Wash and dry the chicken fillet.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken breast fillet: 4 pieces
  • Step 12

    12

    Cut the fillet into long strips.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken breast fillet: 4 pieces
  • Step 13

    13

    Optionally season the pieces of fillet with spices.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Condiments and seasonings:  to taste
  • Step 14

    14

    Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken breast fillet: 4 pieces
  • Step 15

    15

    Combine pumpkin and chicken fillet in a pan, cover with a lid for a few minutes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken breast fillet: 4 pieces
    2. Pumpkin: 1 piece
  • Step 16

    16

    Serve with fresh vegetables.