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Nicole Chryst

Wellness Educator

 

Chasing truth, beauty, goodness, and all things naturally wholistic.

Faith over fear.

Ephesians 2:8-10

 

I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart since 2003. Together, we have four amazing children, by birth and adoption. When I am not homeschooling my favorite students, I spend my days on our 7-acre property where I try my best to love my family well and experiment with hobby homesteading. My favorite things to do are cultivate my ever-expanding gardens, wrangle chickens, ferment all the things, sourdough bake with einkorn flour, and figure out new ways to use herbs and essential oils. I believe God has tasked us to be good stewards of our spaces in the world, and I guide my children to do the same.


I am a board member of The Sparrow Fund and an Empowered to Connect Facilitator. I love to dig in the dirt, cook nourishing food, capture beauty through my camera lens, watch the sunrise on the beach, and spend time with good literature on my porch while sipping on a hot cup of coffee.

Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken with Asian Lo Mein Noodles

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Especially with two of my children having been born in China, we love to incorporate authentic(ish) meals that honor their birth heritage into our meal planning. Plus, we just love Asian food! This dinner recipe hits all of the yumminess checkboxes. And the best part is that it’s loaded with wholesome nutrition! If you enjoy Asian flavors like garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, you are going to love this meal just as much as we do! With flavorful marinated chicken, lots of fresh, healthy veggies, and a light Asian-inspired noodle sauce, this dairy-free dinner makes regular appearances in our house. It’s multi-stepped but not complicated, and a lot of the prep can be done ahead of time. The marinade is super simple, and I have adapted the noodle recipe (from one of our dear neighbors who was raised in India) to better fit our needs. I use all organic ingredients, which especially helps to make the soy and teriyaki sauces cleaner. I also use cold-pressed options for all cooking oils to maintain the nutritive benefits. Likewise, I do not use olive oil for this recipe to avoid the rancidity from cooking at higher temperatures (in fact, I only use organic cold-pressed EVOO when it will not be cooked). I am able to get everything I need at Sprouts, but the sauces can easily be ordered online at Thrive Market or Amazon.

Lo Mein is traditionally made with egg noodles, but I rely on whole grain einkorn spaghetti for the nutrient content and lower glycemic index, as well as the gentler form of gluten that is often tolerated by those who are gluten-sensitive. However, the noodles could easily be swapped for rice noodles to make a 100% gluten-free meal. Or, stick with regular egg noodles for a more authentic Lo Mein!

The original noodle recipe calls for sautéing the vegetables. I have an Instant Pot though, so I cheat and use it to steam the vegetables with an IP basket. Steaming veggies is one of my favorite ways to use the Instant Pot because the result is just so good – it’s worth the extra pot to clean. I have included the sautéing instructions as a backup, but I really recommend the Instant Pot if you have one!

This recipe does require a bit of multitasking to get everything ready to serve at the same time. I’ve tried to be as clear as possible in the instructions, but please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions! It’s worth all of the chopping, promise! And the noodles make an awesome leftover lunch – they’re even good cold!

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CONTACT ME

Street, Maryland

443.690.2385

nicole@naturallywholistic.com

Affiliate Disclosure

I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, and/or link to any products or services from this website. Your purchases through affiliate links help support my work in bringing you real information about health and wholistic wellness.

CONTACT ME

Street, Maryland

443.690.2385

nicole@naturallywholistic.com