Nigerian Noodles
A proper chicken built around instant noodles, seasoning cubes and mixed vegetables β roughly 60 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and frying pan / skillet. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Bring the water to a boil in a pot, add the noodles and crumble in one seasoning cube, then cook for 3 minutes until just tender; drain and reserve a few spoonfuls of the cooking liquid.
- Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt, heat a little of the oil in a wide pan over medium heat and scramble the eggs until fully set with no runny patches, then lift them out and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the diced onion and chopped red pepper for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook for another 3 minutes, then add the shredded roast chicken and stir until heated through.
- Add the drained noodles to the pan along with the soy sauce, the second crumbled seasoning cube and a splash of the reserved cooking liquid, tossing everything together.
- Fold the scrambled eggs back in, toss for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through, then taste and adjust the salt before serving hot.
You'll use: Oven Β· Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ΒΌ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) Β· 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) Β· coconut aminos
Tips & common questions
How long does Nigerian Noodles take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ΒΌ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Nigerian Noodles is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Noodles with egg.jpg by Bukky658, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.