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A quick and delicious Chicken Ramen Stir Fry, perfect for a weeknight meal. This recipe is packed with flavor, tender chicken, and crisp vegetables, all coated in a savory sauce. It’s a budget-friendly, better-than-takeout option that comes together in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced bell pepper (any color)
- 2 (3 ounce) packages instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and sliced bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- While vegetables are cooking, cook ramen noodles according to package directions, omitting the seasoning packets. Drain well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using).
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Add the drained ramen noodles and the sauce mixture to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier stir fry, add more sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables like snap peas, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- This recipe is easily customizable for meal prep. Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg