Cooking in your van doesn’t have to be boring. With a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy meals that are quick, tasty, and perfect for life on the road. These easy campervan recipes are designed for vanlife cooking – no oven required, just a single hob or camping stove.

Here are two new ideas to try: one for meat eaters and one vegetarian.

Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles (Meat Eaters)

Perfect for: When you fancy a takeaway-style meal in your van without the cost.

Ingredients (serves 2):

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
• 2 nests of quick-cook noodles (egg or rice noodles)
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp chilli flakes (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
• 1 handful spring onions, chopped
• 1 handful fresh coriander (optional)

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok.
2. Add the chicken strips and cook until golden and cooked through.
3. Stir in the garlic, soy sauce, honey, and chilli flakes. Cook for 2 minutes until sticky.
4. Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a pan of boiling water (takes about 3 minutes). Drain.
5. Add the noodles to the chicken pan and toss everything together.
6. Sprinkle with spring onions and coriander before serving.

Vanlife Tip: Use pre-cooked noodles to save time and water when travelling.