This Chinese Ginger Chicken stir fry goes great alongside a warm bowl of Jasmine rice and can be made in less than 20 minutes. You can use just about any type of vegetable also, today I choose celery!
This recipe calls for a fair amount of celery, and is gluten free. However you can add other fresh vegetables if you prefer.
Such as diced carrots, snow peas, broccoli etc.
I have tried many different vegetable varieties and really am fond of using just celery for this dish. While my partner much prefers it with red and green peppers, to each their own.
Also it’s very important to use fresh ginger, the fresher the better. If you do not have that on hand you can use powdered however it’s just not as good.
Also it’s best to use a wok or frying pan to make this, besides that there really is no special technique to this dish.
You are just simply making the sauce, prepare the vegetables and chicken and you’re good to go.
Healthy and easy chinese food can be made at home any night of the week.
So get out your chopsticks prepare some rice on the side and enjoy fresh homemade chinese at home 🙂
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This One Pot Chicken Chickpea Curry has a wonderful depth of flavor that you’re sure to love.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN CHICKPEA CURRY
This popular dish is made with boneless chicken breast and simmered in a rich tomato spiced cream sauce that you’re sure to love.
You can prepare this dish all in one pot on the stove or in your slow cooker/pressure cooker.
I like to prepare this in my slow cooker on the browning setting, just make sure you are using that lid otherwise you will have a mess for sure.
Find cooking instruction below in the recipe card.
I have experimented with plenty of curries for some time now, so you can trust me when I say this recipe is a sure winner.
Now you will want to go down the ethnic food aisle in your local grocery to pick up some “Madras Curry” which is the right kind of curry powder for this recipe.
Then you will add just a few more traditional Indian spices that will make this dish absolutely amazing.
Also if your not to familiar with dried fenugreek leaves, then I encourage you taking a stroll down your groceries ethnic for those as well.
They are sure to have it there somewhere, however if you cannot find them feel free to use cilantro or parsley instead.
Who said it takes a chef to make real Indian curry? Obviously never was in your kitchen.
Feel free to omit the chickpeas if your not a fan, however I love them and find they work so well in this recipe.
Not to mention add more fiber and helps to spread the meal out so you can have leftovers the next day.
If you prefer a much more spicier curry, I definitely recommend that you use fresh tomatoes versus canned. The canned tomatoes do give it a hint of sweetness that I find contrast well with the spices.
However this is your curry, so do as you please.
Cooking methods:
Simmer on a low-medium heat for 1 hour on the stovetop
Cook in the pressure cooker around 10 minutes or depending on your instructions
Cook in the slow cooker from 8-10 hours.
If you like curry dishes as much as me then you are going to love this simple recipe. Be sure to make some basmati rice to serve alongside or if you really want to make it extra special go ahead and make some homemade Naan Bread.
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I just love recipes that call for a little spice, don’t you? Impress yourself tonight with this no fuss recipe, which takes less than 10 minutes to prep. Simply allow it to cook in the slow cooker before shredding it with two forks before plating. While it’s cooking in your slow cooker, make some fresh homemade coleslaw and then simply let it sit in the fridge to cool before pairing with the shredded chicken. Serve with on a nice crusty bun and you have a great meal, can’t get any easier or delicious than that eh? This Chipotle Chicken recipe can be doubled and made for a larger crowd too, or stored in the fridge up to 3 days. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
These are what Mexican Chipotles look like
This is what you will be looking for, same stuff just in a can with some sauce.
To make the Creamy Chipotle Chicken:
In a blender puree your 1 chipotles with (seeds removed) and set aside.
Now. combine all your ingredients in your slow cooker, and then add in your chicken breast and stir till everything is well coated. Add in your pureed chipotle along with 1 tsp of the sauce.
Slow Cooking: LOW for 5-6 hours
Pressure Cooker: 35 minutes
Stovetop: Add one cup of water and all your ingredients, minutes the yogurt to a saucepan and simmer on low covered for 30 minutes. Then stir in the yogurt, mix everything together and cook for the reamaning 30 mins on low till done.
Once the chicken is tender, use two large forks to shred the chicken.
Then let the Chicken sit with the lid off for 30 minutes before serving, this allows it to absorb the remaining sauce and thicken up.
Serve on a crusted bun with a sweet or tangy coleslaw.
Note: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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I have been doing meal preps for some time now, however have never blogged about it. This will be my first meal prep, of many that I will be coming out with in 2018. We are all busy these days, and spending every night in the kitchen is not on everyone’s agenda. I get it! Either is eating out for lunch everyday, but we all seem to keep doing it. If your sick of eating out all the time or slaving in the kitchen every night. Then your going to want to + add this recipe to your “Meal Planner” that we offer for free here.
So what are meal preps? And how can they help you? Meal preps are meals done all at once, then stored in sealable containers for lunches or dinners for you and your loved ones to eat ahead of time. Some can be frozen, while most are to be eaten within 4 to 5 days, I recommend eating this one here within 4 days. That is why this is going to be a 4 day meal prep. Meal preps basically are a convenient and healthy way to prepare meals in advance for either yourself or loved ones. They work well for either lunches or dinners, so if there is more than just you in the home. You may want to prepare more preps today to feed a few of you over the week. All you will need to do is simply double this recipe, with the “recipe adjuster” option below. So for all of you who are either sick of a, cooking everyday or b, eating out everyday. This recipe is for you!
When doing meal preps, your going to want to purchase some quality glass bowls. Plastic just is not healthy for you, and they hardly last long. The bowls you will be looking for will be sturdy and with a solid lid, you do not want your food leaking all over your bag if you are packing these for lunch. I recommend buying glass bowls, that can be microwaved and put in the oven and dishwasher as well. Investing in a quality set vs cheaper set will pay for itself in years to come, not to mention save you a ton of money.
Ready to go in the Oven
To season the fajitas you will want a good fajita seasoning, however please don’t waste your money on those overpriced packaged ones. Those cost around $2 dollars a pack you can make the same stuff at home for a fraction of the cost. Fajita seasoning is a combination of cumin, coriander, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder with salt and black pepper. Then all you need is some fresh chicken breasts, and sweet red peppers, lime juice and your ready to rock and roll. These One Pan Chicken Fajitasare one of my favorite recipe for doing meal preps with. Once cooked you can sectioned the sheet pan fajitas off into four separate prep bowls as seen above. I fill mine in this order, basmati rice, topped with my cooked fajitasand a couple spoon full of salsa and sour cream. You of course can use quinoa or brown rice if preferred, after all there your prep bowls.
Once the bowls have been prepped I like to squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken fajita mix. I find placing a lime wedge inside starts to taste strange by the third day. Also keep in mind, these last on average about 4 days in the fridge. You will want to top each bowl with fresh cilantro daily, otherwise that part will taste bad after a few days stored in these containers. That’s is all there is too it folks, pretty simple eh? Do this a couple times per month, and you will be saving 100$ of dollars vs eating out.
You can pair these chicken fajitas with:
Basmati rice = my choice
Brown rice
Quinoa
You can substitute the chicken for shrimp, beef or tofu also.
To make the Easy One Pan Chicken Fajitas:
Start by making your fajita seasoning. Mix together cumin powder, coriander powder, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
Next wash and slice your sweet bell peppers into thin strips, then your onions then placing them onto one side of your baking sheet.
Next, slice your chicken breasts into strips and place on the other side of your baking sheet.
Crush the garlic and place on-top of the chicken and onions.
Prepare your fajita mix, stir everything together and pour over your fajita pan and stir so everything is covered with the mix.
Bake in the over at 400 f for 25 minutes.
While the fajitas are baking, in a rice cooker prepare your rice.
Once the fajitas have cooked and cooled down, squeeze the juice from one lime overtop the fajitas.
Now it’s time to prep the bowls, fill each bowl with the cooked rice and top with the fajita mixture.
Add sour cream and salas of your choice.
Cover with a sealable lid and store in the fridge up to 4 days.
Garnishes with chopped up cilantro the day your to eat your prep meal.
Enjoy!
If you liked this recipe, check back soon for more one pan recipes (meal prep) meals that will help you get through the week without cooking constantly or having you eating out everyday.
Note: You can serve these fajitas with mexican salsa instead of regular salsa if desired. My recipe for Pico de gallo, is right here.
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Green Thai Curry is just a bit hotter than Red Thai Curry, however both taste similar. There are plenty different ways to make Thai curry, and that is because you can add just about any type of vegetable or meat protein to it.
However the techniques are always the same and the main ingredients always consists Coconut milk along with “Green Thai Curry Paste”, which already has the traditional ingredients of “Lemongrass”, “Galangal”, and“Kaffir lime leaves” and Bird’s Eye Thai chilies in it.
If you want more heat you can add more Bird’s eye thai chilies to the soup, however I recommend not to as it will be very hot. I just did in this dish for added color, and to make it pretty.
I like to also add a few frozen kaffir lime leaves to the curry, even though there is some in the paste I find it adds a nice touch. However if you prefer, you can squeeze the juice of half a lime in at the end instead.
So I will leave that up to you, frozen kaffir lime leaves can be purchased in bulk at many asian groceries. One bag typically lasts me well over 50 different curry meals, so it’s wise to pick up a frozen bag for whenever the thai curry craving hits.
Now if you are not familiar with all those ingredients, Bubba says don’t fret. You can simply find all these Thai ingredients at your local grocer right in the international aisle, typically sold in packages or jars (see picture) below for our favorite Green Thai Curry paste”.
Even though we use the premade “Green Thai Curry paste” in this recipe, which has crushed Kaffir lime leaves, I also like to add a few more kaffir leaves and I always keep them on hand in my freezer for whenever I am making anything Thai.
I find it really enhances the dish, however you do not have to since they are in the “Green thai curry paste” already and the lime squeezed in at the end adds that element of tang that is needed.
Once you get familiar with the basic ingredients of thai cooking, you will be shocked at how easy it is to prepare these Thai dishes at home. Literally you can have them on the table in under 30 minutes.
Feel free to add 1/2 a cup of chicken stock to create more of a broth if desired, otherwise just use the traditional coconut milk as listed in the directions/ingredients below.
Bubba recommends picking up this paste at your local grocer, it’s our favorite and goes a long way.
Keep in mind a good coconut milk, will be half solid a half watery. One that is all watery does not work as well for this dish, typically organic varieties have the best products.
To make Green Thai Curry Chicken, Shrimp and Snow Peas.
Start by washing your vegetables and set aside.
Wash the chicken breasts, and slice them into thin pieces and season with salt and pepper
In pot, wok or pan, heat up the coconut oil on medium high and in your “GREEN THAI CURRY PASTE” saute for 2 minutes till blended.
Next add in your can of coconut milk and cook for another 5 minutes on medium-high.
Add in your ginger/garlic paste, and cook for 2 minutes all together.
Then add in your fish sauce, kaffir lime leaves, sugar and simmer for another 10 minutes over low heat.
Add your “Snow Peas” and “Shrimp” and cook around 3 minutes over medium heat.
Lastly, add in the juice of a whole lime.
Serve with rice if desired.
*Optional ~ for more sauce add 1/2 cup of chicken stock.
*Optional ~ for extra heat add 1/2 a Bird’s eye chili to step 6.
*Optional ~ add one chopped roma tomato to step 8
Notes:
Keep in mind a good coconut milk, will be half solid a half watery. One that is all watery does not work as well for this dish, typically organic varieties have the best products.
“Lemongrass”, “Galangal” and “Kaffir lime leaves” can be found in most Asian stores. “Thai Green Curry Paste” can be found in most Supermarkets, Thai Green Curry paste has all the above ingredients in it needed to make this dish.
Add in the lime last, you do not want to cook the lime because it will ruin the flavor.
Do not eat the “Lemongrass”, “Galangal” and “Kaffir lime leaves” there just for flavoring, if you’re going to use these for added flavor, make sure to bruise each item before adding to the pot.
Want more heat, simply add in some Thai Bird’s eye chilies or Thai Chili Paste. Caution when preparing Bird’s Eye Chilies, these chilies are very hot and can burn the eyes so proceed with caution.
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I just love Thai food as you may know and try to eat it as much as possible. It’s not only super easy to make it’s also very healthy for you.
So don’t let the unknown ingredients in this recipe scare you, because Red Thai Curry is not hard to make at all.
The nice thing about cooking Thai food is that once you prepare, you will then have all the necessary ingredients and know how to prepare it again.
Before you know it you will be a TOP CHEF in your kitchen, cooking Thai dishes like a Pro. So you have two options when preparing this dish, either you can make it from scratch, with the traditional “Kaffir lime leaves”, Lemongrass”, and “Galangal” among other Thai spices that would be prepared and then crush in a mortar for about 20 minutes.
Or you can buy the premade “Red Thai Curry Paste” which has all this in the paste and is much easier. Red Thai curry paste can be found in your international aisle at your local grocery (see picture) below of what we use. The combination of chicken, spinach, red peppers and mushrooms makes for a tasty curry. I hope you give it a try because it’s just as good if not better than what you would find served in your favorite thai restaurant.
Keep in mind a good coconut milk will be half solid a half watery. One that is all watery does not work as well for this dish, typically organic varieties have the best products.
*Optional ~ for extra heat add 1/2 a Bird’s eye chili to step 6.
Notes:
Keep in mind a good coconut milk, will be half solid a half watery. One that is all watery does not work as well for this dish, typically organic varieties have the best products.
“Lemongrass”, “Galangal” and “Kaffir lime leaves” can be found in most Asian stores. “Thai RED Curry Paste” can be found in most Supermarkets, Thai RED Curry paste has all the above ingredients in it needed to make this dish.
Add in the lime last, you do not want to cook the lime because it will ruin the flavor.
Do not eat the “Lemongrass”, “Galangal” and “Kaffir lime leaves” there just for flavoring, if you’re going to use these for added flavor, make sure to bruise each item before adding to the pot.
Want more heat, simply add in some Thai Bird’s eye chilies or Thai Chili Paste. Caution when preparing Bird’s Eye Chilies, these chilies are very hot and can burn the eyes so proceed with caution.
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