Description
Delicious and quick Chicken Ramen Stir Fry featuring tender chicken strips, crisp vegetables, and flavorful sauces tossed with cooked ramen noodles for a vibrant and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup snap peas
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Noodles
- 4 cups cooked ramen noodles
Instructions
- Heat the Pan: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken and vegetables.
- Slice the Chicken: While the pan is heating, slice the chicken breasts into thin strips for quick and even cooking.
- Add Oil: Once the pan is hot, add the vegetable oil and swirl it around to coat the bottom thoroughly.
- Cook Chicken: Add the sliced chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Set Aside Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate to keep warm.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Vegetables: Add sliced bell peppers, shredded carrots, snap peas, and green onions, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften but remain crisp.
- Add Noodles: Add the cooked ramen noodles to the pan and stir well to combine with the vegetables.
- Add Sauces: Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil over the noodle and vegetable mixture.
- Toss to Coat: Toss everything together ensuring noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Combine Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and mix into the stir-fry.
- Heat Through: Cook the entire mixture together for another 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors and heat thoroughly.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top just before serving for added nutty flavor and texture.
- Serve: Serve the chicken ramen stir fry hot and enjoy this quick, flavorful meal!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add chili flakes or sriracha sauce along with the other sauces.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for even faster preparation.
- Snap peas can be substituted with snow peas or green beans for variety.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute soy sauce and oyster sauce with gluten-free versions.
- Leftover stir fry can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
