Quick & Tasty Chicken Ramen Stir Fry Recipe
This Quick & Tasty Chicken Ramen Stir Fry combines tender chicken thighs, crisp fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked ramen noodles tossed in a savory sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Protein and Noodles
- 2 packages (6 oz each) ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 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)
Sauces and Seasonings
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp white pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Stir well and set aside.
- Boil water for noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil to cook the ramen noodles.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add sliced red bell pepper, snap peas, and julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add aromatics: Add minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions to the pan. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook ramen noodles: Add ramen noodles to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, slightly undercooked. Drain thoroughly.
- Combine all ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with vegetables. Add the drained noodles and prepared sauce. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the green parts of the sliced green onions on top as a garnish. Serve hot immediately.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary based on stove and equipment; adjust as needed to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
- To reduce sodium, opt for low-sodium soy sauce and oyster sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu and use vegetarian oyster sauce alternative.
- Make sure to discard the ramen seasoning packets as the sauce provides sufficient flavor.
- Julienned carrot means cutting the carrot into thin matchstick-sized strips for even cooking and presentation.
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