Description
Sizzling Chicken Ramen Noodle Stir Fry brings Asian-inspired comfort straight to your kitchen. Savory chicken, tender noodles, and crisp vegetables dance together in a perfect harmony of flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 (3 ounces) packages instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
Vegetables and Garnishes:
- 2 cups mixed stir-fry vegetables (like broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional but adds depth)
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ramen noodles with slightly less cooking time to maintain a firm texture, then drain and reserve for later incorporation into the stir fry.
- Craft the sauce by thoroughly blending all liquid and seasoning components in a mixing vessel, allowing the flavors to meld while preparing other ingredients.
- Heat a spacious skillet or wok with vegetable oil, creating a sizzling surface for cooking the chicken to a golden-brown perfection through consistent stirring and movement.
- Transfer the expertly cooked chicken to a temporary holding plate, maintaining its warmth and preventing overcooking.
- Utilize the same cooking surface to quickly sauté the vegetables, ensuring they remain vibrant and retain a delightful crisp-tender consistency.
- Reintroduce the chicken to the pan, layering the reserved noodles and cascading the prepared sauce over the entire mixture.
- Gently tumble all components together, allowing the sauce to envelop and bind the ingredients while developing a rich, glossy coating.
- Finalize the dish by removing from heat and adorning with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for an elevated flavor profile and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose ramen noodles with minimal seasoning packet for better control over sodium and flavor profile.
- Slice chicken against the grain for more tender, juicy meat that absorbs sauce beautifully.
- Keep vegetables crisp by cooking them quickly over high heat, maintaining vibrant colors and nutritional value.
- Adjust sauce consistency by adding extra liquid or reducing heat time if needed for perfect coating on noodles and chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg