Quick & Tasty Chicken Ramen Stir Fry Recipe
This Quick & Tasty Chicken Ramen Stir Fry is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining tender chicken thighs, crisp vegetables, and perfectly cooked ramen noodles tossed in a savory soy-oyster sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a vibrant 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 Fusion
Ingredients
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Noodles
- 2 packages (6 oz each) ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
Chicken
- 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 & Oils
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Seasoning
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp white pepper
Instructions
- Boil Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes until slightly undercooked. Drain the noodles thoroughly and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Set this flavorful sauce aside for later use.
- Cook 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 for 5-6 minutes until they turn golden brown and are fully cooked. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Using 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 to 3 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
- Add Aromatics: To the vegetables, add the minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the sliced green onions. Stir-fry everything together for about 30 seconds until fragrant and aromatic.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Add the drained ramen noodles and pour the prepared sauce over everything.
- Final Stir-Fry: Toss and stir-fry all ingredients for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the noodles and chicken are well coated with the sauce and heated through thoroughly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with the green parts of the sliced green onions. Serve hot for a delicious and quick meal.
Notes
- Do not overcook the ramen noodles initially; undercooking helps prevent them from becoming mushy during the final stir-fry.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to keep vegetables crisp and maintain the chicken’s juiciness.
- If preferred, substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast for a leaner option.
- Oyster sauce can be replaced with hoisin sauce for a different flavor twist.
- Add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce for extra tang or heat.
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