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Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken

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This Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry can be prepare on your stove top, slow cooker or instant pot. 

Want another Indian restaurant style recipe? Try my Butter Chicken or my Lamb Curry.

Coconut Chicken Curry can be served alongside some basmati rice or some Homemade Naan Bread!

Love Indian food as much as me? Then your going to want to try my “Eggplant Curry” , BUTTER CHICKEN or my “Chickpea Curry” as well. 

BUTTER CHICKEN 

THIS “BUTTER FENUGREEK NAAN BREAD” RECIPE IS A WINNER!

IS INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY HEALTHY?

Yes in most cases it is, however it really depends on the way it is made. Some curries call for heavy cream and lots of butter.

Like the typically butter chicken recipe that we have all come to know and love.

I love butter chicken just like the rest of you. However I have learned to make it slightly healthier.

Feel free to check out my recipe here for that recipe: Butter Chicken

My recipe here calls for coconut milk and no cream. Making this a very healthy curry option for those trying to watch their calories intake. 

Your family will not believe this dish is being served straight from your kitchen, it’s that good. 

I used to order this type of dish at our local East Indian restaurant, however now I make it often at home. 

You can find the pre-made curry package that I used to make this curry in the AMAZON link below or you can just add in each spice individually if you prefer.

 

This simple curry will impress even the pickiest of eaters.

And will have your family thinking that you either

a) ordered this from your local Indian restaurant or

b) have taken some cooking lessons because it tastes so amazing! 

WHAT TYPE OF CURRY SHOULD I USE TO MAKE COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY

Curry powder is a blend of up to 20 different herbs and spices.

And there are many different type of curries available. Whenever I am making any Indian dish, I like to use a “mild indian curry” or for a hotter curry I will opt for “Madras Curry”.

Both can be found in the ethnic aisle in the Indian spice section!

LEARN MORE HERE ABOUT CURRY: All About Curry Powders

HOW TO MAKE INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK

Cooking methods:

  • Simmer on a low-medium heat for 30 minutes 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.

Today, I used my pressure cooker because I was in a hurry to have dinner on the table so I could watch my favorite recorded show on the PVR. 

However this type of dish can be made either way.

This delicious curry is made with boneless chicken breast and simmered in a rich tomato, yogurt, coconut sauce that you’re sure love time and time again.

WHAT IS INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY

Indian chicken curry is the ultimate comfort food for a lot of Indian people.

Typically it is served over a bed of Jasmine rice and is made with chicken, spices, tomatoes and some type of cream. 

As you may know if you have been to my blog before, I LOVE Curry.

So if you like curried foods as much as me then you are going to love this simple recipe too. 

Guaranteed! 

Plus it is a tad different than the average chicken curry recipes.

Feel free to add some cubed mini potatoes to this curry if you like, just omit the rice if you choose to do that. 

Either way this dish will turn out amazing!

SPICES USED IN COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY

  • 1 tbsp Garam masala
  • 1 tbsp Curry powder
  • 1 tbsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp or tsp of Salt, according to taste
  • 1 tbsp Kasoori Methi” = “Dried fenugreek” , optional

The green seasoning you see on top of this dish is called “Kasoori Methi” which is basically dried fenugreek” leaves.

It can be found in almost any international isle at your local grocery. See below!

If you cannot find “dried fenugreek” leaves you can just omit it. 

However I find it adds an extra element to the dish that is really nice.

I have shared a few other curry recipes here on my blog, however this is the first one with coconut milk vs cream/milk. So if your lactose intolerant than this dish may be right up your ally. 

WHAT GOES WITH COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY

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.

If you end up giving it a try, do let me know in the comments below. I would love to know what you think 🙂

LOOKING FOR AN AWESOME NAAN BREAD RECIPE TO SERVE ALONGSIDE THIS CURRY? Then look no further, I got you covered! My Garlic Naan Bread Recipe is a sure WINNER!

If your a CURRY lover like me… Then you will definitely want to try these other curry  dishes from this website!

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Garlic Naan Bread Recipe

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This Garlic Naan Bread Recipe is by far my favorite recipe for making homemade naan bread. It’s so soft and fluffy and fresh! Plus it’s pretty simple to make.

And if your looking for a few amazing curry recipes to serve alongside this bread. Then I got you!

Your going to want to try my Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry, Lamb Curry or my Eggplant Curry.

Or the dozen more of my favorite curries listed at the bottom of this post. 

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE NAAN BREAD

  • Quick rise yeast, flour, yogurt, garlic powder, butter, water and some seasonings.

That green stuff onto of the cooked bread is dried fenugreek leaves and is used a lot in Indian dishes.

If you cannot get your hands on it you can always substitute for cilantro if desired.

So if your wanting to serve something special tonight alongside one of your favorite Indian dishes.

Then this Naan bread is sure to do the trick for you!

There is nothing like fresh naan bread to go alongside your favorite Indian dish.

Some of my favorite Indian dishes are Karahi Gosht, Chicken Karahi, Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry, Red Kidney Bean Curry, Butter Chicken.

I have also listed some other popular Indian dishes that I like at the bottom of this page.

Whenever I make Indian food at home, which is a lot.

I tend to make either naan bread or steamed basmati rice to go along with.

This garlic naan bread recipe is even better than any of those naan breasts that I have tried in our  favorite Indian Restaurants.

So, I must be on to something eh?

It’s not only technique that makes this naan so good, it’s the ingredients “fresh yogurt, butter and flour that make this naan something extra special.

Giving it a taste/texture that you’re sure to love, not to mention the addition of ‘kasuri methi’ which is dry fenugreek leaf.

However if you can’t get your hands on dried fenugreek leaves then you can substitute it with cilantro. Naan bread is best made in batches, that way if you have any leftovers however (i have no idea why you would).

It can be stored easily it in the freezer for another time all you have to do is heat it prior and it’s good as the day you made it.

HOW TO MAKE GARLIC NAAN BREAD AT HOME

Easy follow along!

HOW TO MAKE GARLIC NAAN BREAD

  • BOWL 1: In a large bowl mix together warm water, sugar and yeast, Allow it to dissolved, roughly 10 minutes.
  • BOWL 2: In another large bowl add your flour, Greek yogurt, garlic powder and salt
  • Then knead it all together with your hands in the bowl and once combined, remove from the bowl and shaped into a large ball.
  • Oil one of the bowl and place the big ball of dough back inside and sprinkle with some flour.
  • Cover it with a damp towel for 1 hour till your dough has doubled in size.

  • Once the dough has doubled in size, flour your counter and place the dough on top.
  • Separate the dough with a pastry cutter into 6 pieces.
  • Roll each into a ball with your hands, sprinkle with flour then cover with saran wrap for 20 more minutes to rise some more.
  • Then you can roll each one out individually to make your naan breads.
  • Each bread is to be fried separately! Best fried in ghee butter for a more authentic taste!

HOW TO MAKE GARLIC NAAN BREAD WITHOUT YOGURT

Simply do not add the yogurt, it will still be amazing!

Trust me I have tried both methods, the yogurt just helps it to be a tad more softer. 

Cooking the Naan Bread

  • Heat a your skillet over medium – heat and with a basting brush, season the skillet with some ghee/butter.
  • One by one, roll your dough out and place onto the skillet individually.
  • You will see tiny bubbles form on top the dough (see picture above) roughly around 1-2 minutes as the dough begins to take on a light brown color underneath, this is when you will want to flip the dough over. 
  • However before flipping the dough brush with ghee/butter and add fenugreek leaves, then flip.
  • Cook on the other side for 1 minute or until golden and transfer to your serving plate and cover with a towel to keep warm.
  • REPEAT steps 3-5 till all pieces are cooked.
  • Serve warm.

Kasoori Methi = Dried Fenugreek Leaves.

Sprinkle some on your NAAN for that extra flavor

Leftover Naan: Double up the recipe if you want to freeze some for later. Naan Bread can be frozen easily by placing in a zip lock bag. Just place parchment paper in-between each one. This will sea in the freshness and allow you to remove each piece, one at a time as needed. (see pictures below

You can freeze for another time, simply heat up in the microwave 

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Below you will find some popular recipes from this blog that go great with this naan bread:

Eggplant Curry

Lamb Curry

Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry

 

  1. Red Kidney Bean Curry
  2. Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari)
  3. Cheese Butter Masala (Paneer Makhani)
  4. Red Bean Curry (Rajma Masala)
  5. Durban mutton curry
  6. Easy Chicken Biryani
  7. Karahi Gosht
  8. Chicken Karahi
Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout

Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe

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This Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe is my go to recipe for whenever I’m craving a good Cashew Chicken dinner.

Looking for another similar Chinese recipe? Try my Kung Pao Chicken with Brussel Sprouts.

It tastes just like those in the restaurants, however it can be really tweaked to your personal liking.

So if you like more cashews add those, more broccoli vs carrots add those and so on. 

I have experimented with a few Cashew Chicken recipes over the years and promise you your going to love this one.

I’m the type of lady that has to try every Cashew Chicken dish whenever we go out to eat. I do this to compare really. And this recipe really rises above the rest!

So go ahead and Skip the takeout tonight and learn to make this iconic dish in the comfort of your own home. Impress yourself, I know you can do it!

Cashew Chicken is one of my favorite Thai dishes, I will order it everytime I go to a Thai restaurant. Some prepare it so well and others not. Sometimes you will find it to sweet and others will not have enough cashews or will just crush them making it hard to notice. 

So when I find a restaurant that does it well, I definitely will leave them a good review on tripadvisor. 

I love making this dish at home though, and that is because I can really tweak it to my liking. 

My dish is made with fresh chicken breasts, crispy broccoli, sliced carrots, fresh garlic and ginger and sauteed in an amazing asian sauce that you’re sure to love. 

All the ingredients found in this dish can be located at pretty much any large grocery. 

Once you learn to make this simple Cashew Chicken at home, you will be making it more often Guaranteed!

WHERE WAS CASHEW CHICKEN INVENTED

This is somewhat of a complicated question, today it is known to come from Thailand and is a very popular street food expectaill in Bangkok. However, most Thai people will say it was brought over by the chinese. 

IS CASHEW CHICKEN GLUTEN FREE

No, Cashew Chicken is not Gluten free. Because of the Oyster sauce and other asian ingredients listed.

IS CASHEW CHICKEN HEALTHY

Yes, just look at all those vegetables and lean chicken meat in this dish. Also it is a great meal option for those on a Keto Diet. Because it is made with Skinless Chicken breasts and an array of vegetables. 

The hardest part about making homemade Cashew Chicken is “chopping those vegetables”. Once you have that part done, the rest comes together in a snap.

This whole meal can be pulled together in less than 30 minutes.

HOW TO MAKE CASHEW CHICKEN STIR FRY

You can use a wok or skillet, I used a wok because that is what I had available. 

  • First you will want to start by rinsing and slicing the chicken then again into medium bite size pieces.
  • Then add the chicken to the bowl and marinade with cornstarch, salt and shaoxing wine.
  • For a minimum of 30 minutes in the fridge. 
  • Meanwhile, wash and prepare the vegetables. By dicing the broccoli florets along with the carrots. 
  • Then bring a wok/pan of water to a bowl, turn down the heat and add the broccoli florets in flipping over and over for 30 seconds.
  • Remove with a strainer and set aside.
  • Do the same with the carrots.
  • Once the vegetables have been simmered, keep the water in the wok/pan.
  • Then add in the chicken, be careful not to stir too much as you don’t want to marinade to all come off.
  • Simmer in the water for roughly 5 minutes till the chicken has poached
  • Remove the chicken, strain and set up top of the vegetables. 
  • Dump the water, then and the sauce to the same wok/pan.
  • Add back in the chicken and saute for 2 minutes before adding back in the vegetables. 
  • Saute all together adding in the cornstarch/water mixture and saute till thick for another 2 minutes
  • Serve and enjoy!

HOW TO MAKE CASHEW CHICKEN SAUCE

Some people use Hoisin sauce in there sauce, I prefer Oyster which makes it less sweet.

  • Oyster Sauce – feel free to use Hoisin
  • Soy sauce
  • Cornstarch
  • Sesame oil
  • Shaoxing wine
  • Chicken stock or Vegetable
  • Sugar
  • White pepper

IS CASHEW CHICKEN SWEET

Cashew chicken should not be only sweet, however there are some places that make it sweet. Traditional Cashew Chicken should have a balance of flavors. Which make it sweet, spicy and savory!

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CASHEW CHICKEN

Basmati rice goes really well alongside this dish.

If you liked this recipe? Then you will want to try my other ASIAN inspired recipes below!

Notes: This recipe can also be made with just about any meat such as chinese pork, beef or shrimp.  Plus, if you like a little more heat to your dish then feel free to add some red pepper chili flakes or some fresh chili paste. 

DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?

If you make this recipe, I would love to hear about it! You can leave a 5 star review in the comments below! Thank you very much for reading and until next time see ya in the kitchen. Don’t want to miss a recipe? Sign up for our NEWSLETTER delivered right to your inbox!

Chicken, Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout

Easy Green Thai Curry

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This Easy Green Thai Curry can be pulled together in less than 30 minutes! 

WHAT DOES GREEN THAI CURRY TASTE LIKE

Green Thai Curry has hints of spice, tang and sweet flavors. It really is something special and this recipe has all the same tastes that you would find at your local Thai restaurants too!

You may have thought that making Thai curry at home would be complicated, but I am here to tell you it is not. 

However I have found a healthy paste product that contains all those foreign ingredients that is out of this world amazing.

It will not only taste the exact same way as making it all from scratch, it will save you all the hassle of learning to do that and time.

What am I talking about? My favorite GREEN THAI CURRY PASTE! You can see that below!

Green Thai Curry is just a bit milder 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 your dishes.

WHAT IS IN GREEN THAI CURRY

  • Thai Green Curry consists of some kind of protein, some kind of vegetable, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and Coconut milk and Green Curry Paste.
  • Traditionally that paste is made in a mortar and is comprised of shallots, garlic, green chilies, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves among some other ingredients and spices. 

This one here is made with Chicken breasts, Asparagus and Swiss Chard.

As you may know I love Thai food and make it a lot in our home. Actually I make it every week, because I crave it that much. With any of my Thai recipes, you will learn that you really only need a few ingredients in your fridge and pantry to make any of them easily.

And that is because, I have been making homemade Thai recipes for years. And have learned all the tricks to making it quickly and healthily for just about anyone who loves it. 

Making homemade Thai curry at home is really easy once you have all the basic ingredients! 

Once you picked your vegetable and protein you will simply want a quality coconut milk product (the less liquidity) the better and a pre-made green Thai curry paste along with some fish stock, sugar and salt. 

WHAT’S IN GREEN THAI CURRY PASTE

  • Fresh Green Chilli 
  • Lemongrass
  • Garlic
  • Shallots
  • Galangal
  • Cumin
  • Coriander seeds

HOW MUCH GREEN THAI CURRY PASTE TO USE

  • 2 tbsp per 400 grams of Coconut Milk

The ONLY brand I will use!!

IS GREEN THAI CURRY GLUTEN FREE

  • YES!

IS GREEN THAI CURRY KETO

  • Yes

VEGETABLES THAT GO GREAT IN GREEN THAI CURRY

  • Kale
  • Spinach
  • Red, Green, Yellow or Orange peppers
  • Swiss chard 
  • Asparagus
  • Mushrooms

PROTEINS THAT GO GREAT IN GREEN THAI CURRY

  • Shrimp
  • Chicken
  • Tofu

IS GREEN THAI CURRY HEALTHY

  • YES, Thai Curry is very healthy for you!

So what are you waiting for?

Skip the takeout tonight and make this quick and easy dish right in the comfort of your own home. 

Something to be savored!

Some people like to use one can of coconut for their Thai curries. I will do that at times too, however for this recipe I used two cans of light coconut milk which helps to make this dish go father and serves more people.

One can typically serves two people for dinner, two can’s can serve three. Being I adore Thai food, I will eat it all to myself if I can.

Another reason I like to use light coconut milk is because it’s healthier and being that I eat this dish almost every other week. It works well for me! 

However if your wanting a thicker sauce, you can use full fat coconut milk. Both work really good in this recipe and is something I do use at times. 

Before you know it you will be a TOP CHEF in your kitchen, cooking Thai dishes like a Pro. 

WHAT GOES WITH GREEN THAI CURRY 

  • Jasmine Rice
  • Vermicelli Rice

If you love Thai food as much as me, then you will want to try my other thai dishes! All are AMAZING and really are some of the best ways to make Thai at home in a fraction of the time. 

Note: Want more heat, simply add in more Thai Green Curry Paste.

I’m thrilled you are reading one of my recipes, if you made this recipe i’d love to hear about it! Thank you and until next time see ya in the kitchen. Don’t want to miss a recipe? Sign up for our NEWSLETTER delivered right to your inbox!

Breakfast, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout

Chinese Eggs and Tomatoes

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This one pan Chinese Eggs and Tomatoes are served for breakfast and dinner in most asian homes. 

It is not only super simple to make it is also inexpensive and a healthy meal option. You can also find this popular dish on the menu at almost every chinese restaurants. 

We have ordered it a few times, however once you learn to make it at home you can save yourself a lot of money. 

Your sure to love this breakfast and probably will make it time and time again. Keep in mind you can make this more watery than I did, some restaurants will do that so you can enjoy it alongside a bowl of rice. 

However if that is your plan, be sure to use a watery tomato such as beefsteak. Rather than the Roma that I have used in my recipe. 

It is not only easy to make it’s also will give you the right amount of fuel to tackle the day. To prepare this dish you will simply want to start by dicing your tomatoes. Then breaking the eggs into a shallow dish to whisk into submission.

Once that is done you can heat the sesame oil up in a the pan or wok and stir fry the eggs, the bugger the egg pieces the better so do not break them up to much,

Next you will add in the tomatoes along with the salt and sugar and saute all together before serving. 

Breakfast or Dinner, totally up to you!

 

Did you try this? I would love to hear about your favorite breakfast memories in the comments below. Till next time friends, see you in the kitchen 🙂

Looking for another GREAT Breakfast recipe? Check out my Black forest ham hash browns with eggs. It’s a popular one on this blog! 

I am so thrilled you are reading one of my recipes, I appreciate every single one of you! Thank you very much for reading and until next time see ya in the kitchen. Don’t want to miss a recipe? Sign up for our NEWSLETTER delivered right to your inbox

 

Chicken, Dinner ideas, Easy Ramen Recipes, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout

Spicy Chicken Ramen Recipe

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This Spicy Chicken Ramen Noodle recipe is also known as the popular takeout dish Chicken Chow Mein.

It is made with crispy broccoli, carrots along with melt in your mouth cabbage that you’re sure to love. 

It’s so satisfying, you’ll be craving this the day you try it! 

You probably would not know it, but making this dish is simple as can be.

It’s also fresh and can be all pulled together in less than 20 minutes! 

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN RAMEN NOODLES

  • Start by cooking the noodles, to do that add them to a large pot of boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, with dry noodles it’s typically 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile add all your sauce ingredients to a medium sized bowl and whisk to combine.
  • On a large chopping board, chop the broccoli into bite size pieces along with the cabbage.
  • On another cutting board dice the chicken breasts.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and marinade in the fridge for 15 minutes!
  • Once the noodles have cooked remove them from the water, strain and set aside.
  • Now is the time to make those noodles a bit crispy. Simply add 2 tbsp of sesame oil in a large frying pan along with the olive or cooking oil and saute those cooked noodles on each side till slightly crispy and browned to your liking.
  • Remove and plate.
  • In the same pan/pot/wok add the marinated chicken and stir fry till cooked, pour in the remaining marinade along with chopped ginger and garlic.
  • Saute for 2 minutes before adding in all the chopped vegetables, simmer on medium heat for roughly 5 minutes, tossing often until the vegetables are crispy yet tender.
  • Serve over the noodles hot and enjoy!

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN RAMEN SPICY

You can make this dish as spicy as you like by simply adding in more or less of the “red pepper chili paste”. Chili paste can be found in almost every ethnic isle in your local grocery.

It last a long time and is well worth picking up.

I have made this recipe medium spicy, so even the kids can enjoy this dish with you.  

Sure you can head out to your favorite Chinese restaurant for something similar or you can learn to make it at home for a fraction of the cost. 

Plus when you make this at home, you can ensure there is no msg added or any other ingredient that your not sure of. 

Once you learn to make this simple chow mein dish, you will be making it more often Guaranteed!

It’s my go to Chicken Ramen /Chow mein dish, very very tasty!

I’m the type of lady that has to try every chow mein dish whenever we go to the chinese restaurants. I do this to compare really, just kidding.

Well kinda, I mean some restaurants do it right and others so wrong. Right? It’s not always easy to find a good chow mein these days. 

But with my recipe it’s foolproof, if you follow it to a tea you will be in Chow Mein Heaven!

So please skip the takeout tonight and learn to make this iconic dish in the comfort of your own home.

Impress yourself, I know you can do it!

The brand I like to use can be seen below, it is very low in sodium!

The chicken and veggies are tossed together in the most delicious asian inspired sauce.

And the chow mein noodles are fried just a bit to give it the perfect amount of cripsyness. 

I use a combination of olive oil and sesame oil to fry my noodles, however you can use regular cooking oil if desired.

That is what most restaurants use anyway, then a dash of sesame oil just for flavor. 

The hardest part about making homemade chow mein is “chopping those vegetables”. Once you have that part done, the rest comes together in a snap.

Actually being that this is a Vegetarian dish, it can be pulled together in less than 30 minutes.

I have experimented with a few chow mein recipes over the years and promise you your going to love this one.

Chow Mein is one of my favorite asian dishes, I will order it everytime I go to my favorite asian restaurant and I will also order it when I try new asian restaurants.

Some restaurants make their chow mein better than others, typically it has allot to do with the type of ingredients that are added to the noodles.

If you liked this dish, then stay tuned to this blog as I will be sharing my all time favorite recipe for seafood chow mein very soon, which contains fresh calamari and shrimp.

If you liked this recipe? Then you will want to try my other ASIAN inspired recipes below!

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If you make this recipe, I would love to hear about it! You can leave a 5 star review in the comments below! Thank you very much for reading and until next time see ya in the kitchen. Don’t want to miss a recipe? Sign up for our NEWSLETTER delivered right to your inbox!

Notes: This recipe can also be made with just about any meat such as chinese pork, beef or shrimp.  Plus, if you like a little more heat to your dish then feel free to add more red pepper chili flakes or some fresh chili paste. You know make it your own 🙂 

 

Skip the takeout

Vegetable Chow Mein Noodles

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These Vegetable Chow Mein Noodles are ready in less than 25 minutes, I kid you not!

Made with crispy broccoli and melt in your mouth cabbage, your gonna to love it!

Trust me, you won’t miss the meat with this one. It’s so satisfying, you’ll be craving the crispy broccoli and cabbage more than anything else. 

Once you learn to make this simple chow mein dish, you will be making it more often Guaranteed!

It’s my go to vegetarian dish, I just love this Broccoli CHOW MEIN!

I’m the type of lady that has to try every chow mein dish whenever we go to the chinese restaurants. I do this to compare really, just kidding.

Well kinda, I mean some restaurants do it right and others so wrong. Right? It’s not always easy to find a good chow mein these days. 

But with my recipe it’s foolproof, if you follow it to a tea you will be in Chow Mein Heaven!

So please skip the takeout tonight and learn to make this iconic dish in the comfort of your own home. Impress yourself, I know you can do it!

The brand I like to use can be seen below, it is very low in sodium!

The broccoli is tossed together in the most delicious asian inspired sauce. And the chow mein noodles are fried just a bit to give it the perfect amount of cripsyness. 

I use a combination of olive oil and sesame oil to fry my noodles, however you can use regular cooking oil if desired. That is what most restaurants use anyway, then a dash of sesame oil just for flavor. 

The hardest part about making homemade chow mein is “chopping those vegetables”. Once you have that part done, the rest comes together in a snap.

Actually being that this is a Vegetarian dish, it can be pulled together in less than 20 minutes.

I have experimented with a few chow mein recipes over the years and promise you your going to love this one.

Chow Mein is one of my favorite asian dishes, I will order it everytime I go to my favorite asian restaurant and I will also order it when I try new asian restaurants.

Some restaurants make their chow mein better than others, typically it has allot to do with the type of ingredients that are added to the noodles.

If you liked this dish, then stay tuned to this blog as I will be sharing my all time favorite recipe for seafood chow mein very soon, which contains fresh calamari and shrimp.

If you liked this recipe? Then you will want to try my other ASIAN inspired recipes below!

Notes: This recipe can also be made with just about any meat such as chinese pork, beef or shrimp.  Plus, if you like a little more heat to your dish then feel free to add more red pepper chili flakes or some fresh chili paste. You know make it your own 🙂 

DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?

If you make this recipe, I would love to hear about it! You can leave a 5 star review in the comments below! Thank you very much for reading and until next time see ya in the kitchen. Don’t want to miss a recipe? Sign up for our NEWSLETTER delivered right to your inbox!

Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout, Vegetarian

Simple Chow Mein Recipe

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This Simple Chow Mein Recipe can be ready in less than 20 minutes, that is why it’ s so simple to make. 

Once you learn to make chow mein at home, you will be so pleased with yourself.

Just image it’s a busy weeknight or weekend.

Your exhausted and the last thing you want to do is slave in the kitchen all night to prepare a meal. 

Having the skills to make this basic chow mein will become invaluable to you! Once you learn the basics, you then can add other ingredients to it if you want.

Such as shrimp, chicken, beef etc. However sometimes this basic cabbage, carrot chow mein is enough!

Now if you don’t know already, I love CHOW MEIN! 

And i’m confident that anyone can make these Chow Mein noodles at home, it just takes the right technique and ingredients. 

I am the type of lady that has to try every Chow Mein dish at any new chinese restaurant. I do this to compare really, just kidding. Well kinda, I mean some restaurants do it right and others so wrong. Right?

My recipe is fool proof, follow it to a tea and you will be in Chow Mein Heaven! So skip the takeout tonight and learn to make this iconic dish yourself. Impress yourself, I know you can do it!

I can see you already, curled up on the couch with this BIG old plate of fresh homemade Chow Mein noodles to yourself! Go ahead you deserve it!

The hardest part about making homemade chow mein is “chopping those vegetables”. Once you have that part done, the rest of the recipe can then be pulled together in 15 minutes flat.

I have experimented with a few chow mein recipes over the years and promise you your going to love this one.

The cabbage and carrots are tossed together in the most delicious asian inspired sauce. And the chow mein noodles are fried just a bit to give it the perfect amount of cripsyness.

I use a combination of olive oil and sesame oil to fry my noodles, however you can use regular cooking oil if desired. That is what most restaurants use anyway, then a dash of sesame oil just for flavor.  

This recipe can also be made with just about any meat such as chinese pork, beef or shrimp. OR make it vegetarian and add some broccoli, cauliflower etc. 

Plus, if you like a little more heat to your dish then feel free to add more red pepper chili flakes or some fresh chili paste. You know make it your own 🙂 

Wanting to try some of my other asian inspired “Skip the takeout” dishes? 

If you liked this recipe? Then you will want to try my other ASIAN inspired recipes below!

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