Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 ounces chicken diced
  • 1/2 pound spring onions trimmed and cut into pieces
  • 2 red bell peppers deseeded and chopped
  • 1 green chili deseeded and chopped
  • 1 pound pumpkin flesh cubed
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme leaves picked and chopped, plus extra leaves to garnish
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water to make a slurry
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • whole wheat bread to serve

Method

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan, add chicken and saute for 5-6 mins until lightly golden on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Heat remaining oil in a saucepan, add spring onions, peppers, green chili and pumpkin. Saute, stirring frequently, for 10 mins. Add stock, chicken and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins. Add cornstarch slurry and cook for 2 mins. Add vinegar and season to taste. Garnish with reserved thyme leaves. Serve with bread.