Description
Chicken Ramen Stir Fry delivers a mouthwatering fusion of Asian-inspired flavors that dance across your palate. Packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory noodles, this dish promises a speedy and satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 2 packages (6 ounces each) ramen noodles (seasoning packets discarded)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot for the ramen noodles. Simultaneously, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, blending soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper until smooth and well-combined.
- Fire up a large wok or skillet over high heat, adding vegetable oil. Sear chicken pieces, continuously stirring for 5-6 minutes until they develop a golden-brown exterior and are thoroughly cooked. Transfer chicken to a holding plate.
- In the same heated pan, introduce the remaining oil and quickly toss bell peppers, snap peas, and carrot ribbons. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, maintaining a crisp texture and vibrant color.
- Infuse the pan with aromatic garlic, ginger, and chopped white green onion sections. Rapidly sauté for 30 seconds, releasing their intense fragrance and enhancing the dish’s flavor profile.
- Submerge ramen noodles in boiling water, cooking for precisely 2 minutes to achieve a slightly underdone consistency. Drain thoroughly, shaking off excess water.
- Reunite the cooked chicken with the vegetable medley in the pan. Add the drained noodles and prepared sauce, vigorously tossing for 2-3 minutes to ensure complete coating and even heating.
- Elevate the presentation by scattering sliced green onion tops over the dish. Serve immediately while piping hot, creating a delectable meal bursting with Asian-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Boost flavor intensity by marinating chicken in sauce mixture for 15-30 minutes before cooking to enhance taste depth and tenderness.
- Customize vegetable selection based on seasonal availability or personal preference, keeping similar quick-cooking textures like bell peppers and snap peas.
- Prevent noodle clumping by rinsing cooked noodles with cold water immediately after draining and tossing with a tiny splash of sesame oil to separate strands.
- Adapt recipe for dietary needs by substituting chicken with tofu, tempeh, or plant-based protein alternatives and using gluten-free soy sauce for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg