

Traditionally the vegetables used in this dish are Bok Choy, carrots, cabbage, sugar snap peas and green bell peppers. Use all of your favorite vegetables in this dish if you want. We are used to eating chicken that way in the Caribbean but this dish is far easier to eat with boneless chicken.
#RECIPE FOR CHICKEN CHOP SUEY SAUCE SKIN#
My grandmother actually always made this with the whole chicken – skin and bones and all. You can use boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless skinless thighs for this dish. Read the notes below to get the specifics on this wholesome healthy dish. If you are looking to find healthier meals, it’s a great option. Jamaican Chicken Chop Suey is basically a stir fry with Jamaican stew chicken at the base. I recommend reheating them in the microwave or alternatively they can be warmed in a pan on medium low heat with a splash of chicken stock.Chop Suey is a Chinese dish that Jamaicans adapted to mirror more of our traditional flavors.

Leftovers will last for up to 4 days in the fridge. If adding different veggies just keep in mind how long things take to cook and add veggies like carrots, broccoli or bell peppers first followed by quicker cooking veggies such as asparagus, spinach or cabbage.

#RECIPE FOR CHICKEN CHOP SUEY SAUCE FREE#
This Paleo Chop Suey is also Whole30, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal.Ĭhop Suey is a westernized dish you often see on Chinese restaurant menus here in North America.These are leftovers you will actually want to eat: The leftovers are so tasty! I highly recommend making extra because the leftovers reheat well and are great enjoyed as lunch over the following few days.Trust me when I say that this is a step that you won’t want to miss and is what transforms this from a boring old stir fry to a dish you would find at your favourite local Chinese restaurant. The chicken is so tender: I used my go to stir fry trick (baking soda!) which I leave the sliced chicken to marinate in for just a few minutes.Feel free to add in any other veggies you have in the fridge and you can use a different protein too! Use what you have! This is one recipe that you really don’t need to follow to a T.It’s a great go to dinner to make when you are in need of a meal you can throw together quickly. It’s perfect for weeknight dinner: This one pan 30-minute dish is so easy to make.Why you are going to love this Chicken Chop Suey I recommend serving this Whole30 Chop Suey with a side of cauliflower rice to soak up any of the yummy excess sauce. Unlike some of the other Chinese inspired dishes I have on this site like Black Pepper Chicken and Szechuan Pork & Green Beans, the sauce and flavours in this dish are relatively mild, making it a kid friendly meal. I loved the combination of tender chicken and sautéed veggies all coated in a simple sauce.

This is my spin on Chop Suey which is a dish that I always used to order when my family and I would go out for Chinese food when I was a kid. I am currently going through a stir fry kick right now and have been making them regularly for dinner because they are not only quick and easy, but also loaded with veggies. This Chicken Chop Suey is Paleo, Whole30, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal. The perfect quick and easy meal for weeknight dinner, it’s loaded with tender veggies and chicken all coated in a delicious sauce. This Paleo Chicken Chop Suey is an easy one pan stir fry that takes less than 30-minutes to make.
