Chicken Ramen Stir Fry (Printer-friendly)
Tender chicken, crisp vegetables and springy ramen tossed in a savory soy-hoisin glaze for a quick weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup broccoli florets
04 - 1 carrot, julienned
05 - 3 green onions, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Noodles
07 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles (seasoning packets discarded)
→ Sauce
08 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
→ Pantry Staples
13 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and sesame oil until well combined. Set aside.
02 - Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, draining about 1 minute before fully done. Rinse under cold water to halt cooking and set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken in an even layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
04 - Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Sauté the garlic, red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
05 - Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained noodles, sliced green onions, and the prepared sauce. Toss everything together vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and all components are heated through.
06 - Transfer to serving plates or bowls immediately. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce clings to every noodle like it was made for this exact purpose, creating layers of sweet, savory, and toasty flavor in each bite.
- It comes together faster than delivery and tastes infinitely better than anything from a takeout container.
- Cleaning up is refreshingly simple since nearly everything happens in one pan.
02 -
- Do not skip rinsing the cooked noodles with cold water or you will end up with a clumpy, stuck together mess that no amount of sauce can fix.
- Cooking the chicken in a single layer without crowding the pan is the difference between a beautiful sear and a soggy steam.
03 -
- Prep and measure every single ingredient before you turn on the stove because stir frying moves fast and you will not have time to chop once the heat is on.
- A pinch of chili flakes or a drizzle of sriracha added right at the end elevates this from comfort food to something truly memorable.