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Chicken Ramen Stir Fry

Chicken Ramen Stir Fry

This Chicken Ramen Stir Fry combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and bouncy ramen noodles tossed in a savory sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner solution.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles and Protein
  • 2 packages ramen noodles 6 oz each, seasoning packets discarded
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Vegetables
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 3 green onions sliced, white and green parts separated
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil for the ramen noodles. While water heats, prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Once shimmering, add chicken pieces and stir-fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  3. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Stir-fry bell pepper, snap peas, and carrot for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Add minced garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions to the vegetables. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Meanwhile, cook ramen noodles in boiling water for 2 minutes only (slightly undercooked). Drain well and shake off excess water.
  6. Return cooked chicken to the pan with vegetables. Add drained ramen noodles and pour sauce over everything. Using tongs, toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
  7. Garnish with green parts of sliced green onions. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Use high heat throughout for proper stir-frying technique
  • Don't overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if necessary
  • Prep all ingredients before starting to cook
  • Slightly undercook noodles as they'll finish in the pan
  • Add sriracha or chili oil for spicy version
  • Substitute tofu for chicken to make vegetarian