Chicken Ramen Stir Fry: A Flavor-Packed 20-Minute Meal
This Chicken Ramen Stir Fry is a quick and delicious meal packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Tender chicken, crispy vegetables, and chewy ramen noodles are tossed in a savory stir-fry sauce for an easy 30-minute dinner that’s better than takeout!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 packages (6 oz each) ramen noodles (seasoning packets discarded)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
- 3 green onions (white and green parts separated, sliced)
For the Stir-Fry Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
Instructions
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- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the Ramen Noodles:
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package directions (usually 2-3 minutes).
- Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil.
- Add bell pepper, snap peas, and julienned carrots. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add the Aromatics:
- Push vegetables to the side and add garlic, ginger, and white parts of the green onions.
- Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine Everything:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Add cooked ramen noodles and pour in the stir-fry sauce.
- Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the sauce coats the noodles evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy!
- Garnish with green onion tops and an extra drizzle of sesame oil if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Chicken Ramen Stir Fry!
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the noodles; they should be slightly firm before stir-frying.
- Rinse noodles with cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet with a splash of soy sauce to maintain texture.