Description
These Chicken Ramen Noodles are a quick, flavor-packed stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and bouncy ramen in a glossy, garlicky soy-based sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
3 packs ramen noodles (3 ounces each), seasoning packets discarded
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or avocado)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks
2 cups small broccoli florets (or snap peas)
3 green onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Sauce:
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (or oyster sauce)
1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lime juice)
1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili-garlic sauce (to taste)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients until cornstarch dissolves. Set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to boil. Cook ramen noodles for 2 minutes until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water, drain noodles, and toss with a few drops of oil.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and cook chicken in a single layer until just done, about 3–4 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and green onion whites; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return chicken and juices to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir until thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add noodles and toss everything to coat. Splash in some reserved noodle water if needed to keep the mixture saucy and glossy.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use miso paste, teriyaki sauce, or peanut butter for sauce variations.
Add mushrooms, cabbage, or spinach to bulk up the veggies.
Use tamari and gluten-free ramen or rice noodles for a gluten-free version.
Freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately; add fresh ramen when reheating.
Undercook noodles slightly and toss in oil to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg