Do you know what… we really really love curry! The flavours in our Easy Paleo Chicken Curry rock!
Since we are writing about curries it seemed like a good idea to google ‘the history of curry’. We’re random like that, google is our friend. So the term ‘curry’ is the western name given to an assortment of dishes created in Southern and Southern Eastern Asian countries. Their common feature is the combination of spices and herbs, usually with chillies! This is why the Thai, Indian and Fijian curries are called curry but taste oh so different (we must say that they are all equally delish!).
Anyway, this curry is not really a traditional curry but it tastes amazing and is easy peasy to make! The two necessary qualities of a true merrymaker meal!
We hope you like it! We’ve been seeing a heap of delish photos of our Easy Paleo Chicken Curry on social media! So don’t forget to share your photos on instagram or facebook #TheMerrymakerSisters so we can share our fave pics (we love them all!) and get huge smiles!
Always merrymaking,
Emma + Carla
p.s this recipe features in our Make It Merry cookbook along with 70 other quick, easy and delish recipes to boost your health and happiness!


- 6 chicken thighs diced
- 1 brown onion chopped
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (cooked pumpkin, then blended until smooth)
- 2 medium zucchinis sliced
- 200g button mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbs butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 tbs turmeric
- 1/2 tbs paprika
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp cumin
- In a high heat saucepan melt the butter. Add the onion and spices and sauté.
- Add the chicken and cook until the sides have just turned white.
- Turn down the heat to low and add the pureed pumpkin and water.
- Stir until combined and then cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
- At the 10 minute mark, add the zucchinis and mushrooms.
- Serve with a dollop of coconut yoghurt, fresh coriander and a side of cauli-rice!
- Make sure you make enough for leftovers... curries are always better the next day right?!
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Quick question; by cooked pumpkin does that mean I can use canned pumpkin? Thanks!
Hi Andy! If you can get your hands on canned pumpkin then go for it! That will be even easier! 🙂 e + c
That’s an extremely interesting take on a curry recipe 🙂 i might try it out one day when I don’t have to cook for Joseph cause he needs it to be super spicy and he isn’t a fan of pumpkin. So I shall make it just for me. 🙂
Hi Rosemarie! It’s so nice to see you on here! Hehe… well, we would LOVE to cook a curry with you! That could be fun?! You could teach us your tricks! We like hot curries but not SUPER hot curries! 🙂 Yum! e + c
Yummo! Looks great, can’t wait to give it a try!
think i might have to make this tomorrow night!!
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Hey, I am in the process of making this and it smells delicious, but it doesn’t look as good as yours, it looks dry.. any suggestions? Cheers
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Hi Rachel! Hmm! Perhaps add a little more liquid?! It should still taste amazing 😉 hehe! e + c
Hi, just made the Easy Paleo Chicken Curry, so easy and tasty, would make this again. :)))
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Hi Barb! We’re so glad to hear this! We make it all the time! It’s just so quick and easy! e + c
I made this tonight and it was SO good! Even my husband who can be a bit skeptical loved it!!! Yuuuuuum! Thanks girls!!!
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Hi Lauren! So glad you loved the curry! It is a people pleaser 😉 e + c
This was so yummy, perfect for a cool autumn evening! We had it with the coconut caulk-rice – perfection!
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Hi Nicola! Oh that sounds absolutely delish! <3 one of our fave meals! e + c
I’m definitely going to be making this tonight, love these kinds of easy and healthy meals that you can make and store in the freezer for the week. I recently discovered your website and I just wanted to say that all of your recipes look so amazing – the best part is that they’re all healthy. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put in to provide us with awesome recipes! 🙂
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Hi Angie! Thanks for your lovely message! Made our day! This meal is one of our absolute faves!So easy to make and it freezes really well! Thanks again :):) xxx e + c
Hi- Love the recipe but do you have the calorie information for your recipes?
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Hi Amber! We don’t count calories but focus on filling our plates and meals with nourishing ingredients. 🙂 We consume a high fat diet but a calorie doesn’t equal a calorie! You can read about our food philosophy here: https://themerrymakersisters.com/go-paleo/ e + c
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Hi looks amazing and I want to try it… Was wondering can I do it in a slow cooker and if so how long and high or low setting?
Thanks ladies..
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Hi Helen! Ooo! Good question! We’d say low for 8 hours – you may need to add a little more liquid! 🙂 e + c