Quick & Tasty Chicken Ramen Stir Fry Recipe
A quick and delicious Chicken Ramen Stir Fry combining tender chicken thighs, colorful vegetables, and flavorful sauces, perfect for a weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Ramen and Sauce
- 2 packages (6 oz each) ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp white pepper
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
- 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)
Instructions
- Boil the Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes until slightly undercooked. Drain well and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Set this sauce mixture aside for later use.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and stir-fry them until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-fry Vegetables: In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced red bell pepper, snap peas, and julienned carrot. Stir-fry these vegetables for 2-3 minutes until they become crisp-tender.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions to the pan. Stir-fry everything together for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Add the drained ramen noodles and the prepared sauce. Stir-fry all the ingredients together for 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is well combined and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the stir fry with the green parts of the sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some red chili flakes or a dash of chili paste to the sauce.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast if preferred, but thighs stay juicier.
- Feel free to swap snap peas with snow peas or green beans.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce and omit oyster sauce or find a gluten-free alternative.
- Cook noodles slightly underdone since they’ll finish cooking in the stir fry to avoid mushiness.
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