Chicken Ramen Stir Fry Recipe
This Chicken Ramen Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish combining tender chicken thighs, crunchy vegetables, and classic ramen noodles tossed in a savory soy-oyster sauce blend. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it offers a perfect balance of protein and veggies with an Asian-inspired flair.
- Author: Sophie
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ramen Noodles
- 2 packages (6 oz each) ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
Chicken & Vegetables
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 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)
Sauce & Oils
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- Boil Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil for the ramen noodles. Cook the noodles for 2 minutes, slightly undercooked, then drain well and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Set the sauce aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until 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 them for 2-3 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, and the white parts of the green onions to the pan. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Add the drained ramen noodles and pour the prepared sauce over the mixture. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until the noodles and ingredients are well combined and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with the green parts of the sliced green onions and serve hot immediately.
Notes
- Discard the seasoning packets from the ramen noodles as the sauce provides enough flavor.
- Julienne the carrot thinly for quick cooking and better texture.
- Cook the noodles slightly under al dente for best texture in stir-fry.
- Use high heat during stir-frying to keep veggies crisp and chicken tender.
- Feel free to substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Adjust soy sauce and oyster sauce quantities to taste if you prefer saltier or sweeter flavors.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or chili flakes for extra flavor if desired.
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