Description
This Chicken Ramen Stir Fry is a quick and satisfying dinner featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and ramen noodles tossed in a savory, flavorful sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a delicious fusion meal that’s perfect for busy nights when you crave something hearty and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (6 oz each) ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 3 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp white pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil for the ramen noodles.
- While the water is heating, prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir-fry the bell pepper, snap peas, and carrot for 2-3 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender.
- Add the minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions to the pan. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, cook the ramen noodles in the boiling water for about 2 minutes (slightly undercooked). Drain well.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the pan with the vegetables. Toss in the cooked ramen noodles and pour in the sauce. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with the green parts of the sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, you can add a dash of chili flakes or a bit of sriracha to the sauce.
- Feel free to use boneless skinless chicken breasts if you prefer, but thighs tend to be juicier and more flavorful.
- You can add other vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or baby corn for variety.
- This dish can easily be made gluten-free by using gluten-free ramen noodles and tamari sauce in place of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Stir Fry, Asian Fusion
- Method: Stir-frying, Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
