Spicy Ramen Stir-Fry (Printer-Friendly)

Fiery noodle dish with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and bold spicy sauce stir-fried to perfection for a quick, satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

→ Noodles

02 - 2 packs (7 oz) instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup broccoli florets
05 - 1 carrot, julienned
06 - 2 green onions, sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Sauce

09 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
13 - 2 teaspoons brown sugar
14 - 2 tablespoons water
15 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Garnish

16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
17 - Fresh cilantro or sliced green onions

# Directions:

01 - Cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sriracha, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and water. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
04 - In the same pan, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Add noodles and pour sauce over everything. Toss to combine and heat through, 2-3 minutes.
07 - Stir in green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning or spice level as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It satisfies that takeout craving without the wait or the guilt of another delivery charge.
  • The sauce clings to every noodle and coats the vegetables with just enough heat to wake up your taste buds.
  • You can adjust the spice level on the fly, making it as mild or as fiery as your mood demands.
  • It uses humble instant ramen in a way that feels surprisingly grown up and intentional.
02 -
  • Don't skip removing the chicken before cooking the vegetables, or it will overcook and turn rubbery while you wait for the veggies to soften.
  • Have everything prepped and ready before you start cooking, this recipe moves fast and there's no time to chop while the pan is on.
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of water to loosen it up so it coats the noodles evenly instead of clumping.
03 -
  • Use a wok if you have one, the high sides and sloped shape make tossing everything together so much easier without spilling half your dinner on the stove.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute before sprinkling them on top, it wakes up their flavor and adds a deeper nuttiness.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, double the sauce and keep it warm on the side so everyone can add more if they want their noodles extra saucy.
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