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    Gluten-Free Turmeric Coconut Chicken Curry {Paleo, AIP, Dairy-Free}

    Published: Apr 20, 2017 · by Audrey

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    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. 

    Gluten-Free Turmeric Coconut Chicken Curry on a plate with cauliflower rice with another serving in the background

    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.

    Gluten-Free Turmeric Coconut Chicken Curry recipe ingredients

    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.

    Gluten-Free Turmeric Coconut Chicken Curry served on cauliflower rice on a black plate with a fork and another plate in the background

    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?

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    Gluten Free Turmeric Coconut Chicken Curry {Paleo, AIP}

    Gluten-Free Turmeric Coconut Chicken Curry. 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.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian
    Keyword AIP Chicken Curry, gluten-free chicken curry
    Prep Time 13 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 33 minutes
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 344kcal
    Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

    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

    Mama says "Check all labels!"

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    1. Becky says

      June 15, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      We love this recipe! It’s not easy finding something all 6 kids will go for, but they eat this one up.

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    2. Linda says

      December 07, 2020 at 11:26 pm

      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!

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    3. Alexandra says

      June 10, 2020 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you, loved this recipe! Served with cauliflower rice and enjoyed every bite. So easy too!

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    4. Moira says

      February 17, 2020 at 11:14 am

      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!

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      • Audrey says

        February 17, 2020 at 8:21 pm

        Thank you so much Moira for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the curry. Thank you again!

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    5. Tia says

      June 26, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      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!

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      • Audrey says

        June 27, 2019 at 8:31 am

        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!

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    6. Amy says

      February 10, 2019 at 2:50 pm

      Hi, is there a substitute for the eggs on AIP or just leave it out completely?
      Thanks ????

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      • Audrey says

        February 10, 2019 at 3:30 pm

        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!

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    7. Sues says

      April 16, 2018 at 5:55 pm

      These flavors sound absolutely perfect!! I love turmeric and try to get more into my diet when I can… This is the perfect way!

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      • Audrey says

        April 16, 2018 at 7:43 pm

        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.

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    I'm Audrey Roberts, a busy mama of four and I love sharing the recipes that I make for my family. I make gluten-free family-friendly recipes that are simple and delicious that you can too! I use easy to find ingredients that won't break your budget. You will also find dairy-free options and Paleo recipes. I am also the author of  The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook, which is an Amazon Best Selling Cookbook in the US and Internationally. Living gluten-free since 2010. I hope by me sharing my journey it may help you with yours.  Read More…

     

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