Quick & Tasty Chicken Ramen Stir Fry Recipe
A quick and flavorful Chicken Ramen Stir Fry combining tender chicken thighs, crisp vegetables, and tender ramen noodles tossed in a savory soy and oyster sauce blend. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner with an Asian-inspired twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 packages (6 oz each) ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 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)
- 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, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- 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 for about 5-6 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir-fry the sliced red bell pepper, snap peas, and julienned carrot for 2-3 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, and the white parts of the sliced green onions to the vegetables. Stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Ramen Noodles: Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the ramen noodles for 2 minutes, slightly undercooked to prevent mushiness. Drain the noodles well.
- Combine and Toss: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Add the drained ramen noodles and the prepared sauce. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the stir fry with the green parts of the sliced green onions and serve hot immediately.
Notes
- Discard the seasoning packets that come with ramen noodles as they are not used in this recipe.
- Julienning the carrot ensures it cooks quickly and adds a nice texture.
- If you prefer, substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts but be mindful of cooking time to prevent drying out.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with firm tofu and use vegetarian oyster sauce or a mushroom-based sauce.
- Be careful not to overcook ramen noodles; slightly undercooked noodles give a better texture once stir-fried.
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