Gluten-Free Turmeric Coconut Chicken Curry. Enjoy the exotic flavors of chicken curry without the heat. An aromatic curry sauce is made with unsweetened coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, honey, and raisins. It is a perfect recipe for those following the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) or Paleo diets.
Recipe originally posted in April 2017. Photos updated March 2018.
Autoimmune Protocol Diet
I SO enjoy the exotic flavors of curry, but seriously I can’t handle spicy food. While my husband and I were on the Autoimmune Protocol diet, I had to find new ways to prepare flavorful meals.
One of the dishes that I created was a gluten-free turmeric coconut curry chicken. This curry is influenced by both Indian and Morrocan cuisines.
When I was a teen, my family hosted a Moroccan Family at the Naval War College for a year. It was an amazing experience to be able to learn about the Moroccan culture first-hand from new friends.
The center of any culture is food and Mrs. Ameena would cook amazing Moroccan meals for my family. She then went on and taught my mother her favorite Moroccan dishes.
This gluten-free turmeric coconut chicken curry reminds me of some of my favorite meals she would cook for us, spiced chicken with raisins and hard-boiled eggs.
Dairy-Free Cooking
This recipe is naturally dairy-free because it is made with canned coconut milk. Some of my favorite dairy-free alternatives that I like to bake and cook with are almond, cashew or coconut milk. I also like baking with coconut oil or Earth Balance or Smart Balance butter.
Curry sauce without the heat, nightshade free
This aromatic curry sauce is made with unsweetened coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, honey, and raisins. It is made without nightshades and is not spicy. It is a perfect recipe for those following the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) or Paleo diets.
Get adventurous with your taste buds and try my turmeric coconut chicken curry tonight.
Looking for more AIP, Paleo, and Whole30 recipes?
- Crispy Chicken Thighs
- Slow-Cooker Savory Pot Roast with Gravy
- Paleo Pesto Turkey Meatballs
- Easy Beef Stew.
Gluten Free Turmeric Coconut Chicken Curry {Paleo, AIP}
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 can of unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup of raisins or chopped dates
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- fresh chopped cilantro (rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil the two eggs for 13 minutes. Cool in a bowl of ice water in the refrigerator.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Salt chicken to taste.
- Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil or olive oil in a large pan.
- Over medium/high heat, saute chicken pieces until they are golden brown.
- Add the can of coconut milk to the pan and stir.
- Add the honey to the coconut milk mixture and stir.
- Add the spices and raisins to the coconut mixture and stir to combine ingredients.
- Bring to a boil. Then lower to a simmer. Stir occasionally until coconut milk sauce thickens.
- Peel and chop hard boiled eggs.
- Serve chicken over cauliflower rice and garnish with the chopped hard-boiled egg and fresh chopped cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Becky says
We love this recipe! It’s not easy finding something all 6 kids will go for, but they eat this one up.
Linda says
I am new to Paleo AIP and this is the BEST recipe so far. It satisfies the craving for spice. I add carrot sticks and scallions and serve it over cauli rice. Trying it on organic brown rice elbow pasta tonight. Have made it 3 times already!
Alexandra says
Thank you, loved this recipe! Served with cauliflower rice and enjoyed every bite. So easy too!
Moira says
I’ve been looking for an AIP coconut chicken curry, and this is the one! I love how rich and sweet it is. I added carrots and green onions, sautés following the chicken. Yum!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Moira for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the curry. Thank you again!
Tia says
I added carrots and coconut flakes during step 8. Upped all the seasonings too. Once I lowered it to a simmer I added frozen asparagus (the kind you steam for 4 minutes). I also only used maybe half the amount of raisins it called for. Delicious!
Audrey says
Hi Tia! Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! Thank you for sharing the additions you added to the recipe. It all sounds delicious! I am so happy that you enjoyed the curry. Thank you again!
Amy says
Hi, is there a substitute for the eggs on AIP or just leave it out completely?
Thanks ????
Audrey says
Hi Amy! It depends on where you are at in the reintroduction phase of the AIP diet. If you are at the stage of reintroducing eggs then add the hardboiled eggs to the recipe. If you are not at that point in the diet, then leave the hard boiled eggs out of the recipe. I hope you enjoy it!
Sues says
These flavors sound absolutely perfect!! I love turmeric and try to get more into my diet when I can… This is the perfect way!
Audrey says
Hi Sues. Thank you so much! Tumeric is one of my favorite spices too. So flavorful and many health benefits. I hope you enjoy it.