Gluten Free Thai Yellow Curry with Chicken
Rich, golden, and deeply aromatic, this Thai yellow curry is the kind of weeknight dinner that makes four people genuinely excited to sit down at the table. Tender chicken thighs, creamy full-fat coconut milk, and hearty Yukon Gold potatoes simmer together into a sauce that's silky, warming, and layered with flavor from fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, and cumin. One of the trickier parts of cooking Thai food without gluten is navigating store-bought sauces and condiments that can sneak in wheat-based additives — so checking that your yellow curry paste and fish sauce are certified gluten-free is the one step worth pausing on before you start. Once you've got that covered, the rest of the process is completely straightforward: bloom the paste, build the sauce, and let everything simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender and the chicken hits 165°F. Served over jasmine rice with a squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro, this is comfort food that happens to be naturally free of gluten — not a compromise version of anything. It serves four generously, and the leftovers, if there are any, taste even better the next day.
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4 servings
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp thai yellow curry paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¾ lb yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium carrot, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- cooked jasmine rice, for serving
- fresh cilantro leaves, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute — watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
- 2
Add the yellow curry paste, ground turmeric, and ground cumin to the pan. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes, until the paste darkens slightly and is very fragrant.
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