Easy ramen stir fry: Quick chicken dinner in 25 mins!
A quick and easy chicken ramen stir fry that can be made in just 25 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (optional for heat)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Sesame seeds & chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil ramen noodles until just tender (al dente) for a quick weeknight win. Drain and toss lightly in oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Toss in diced chicken and cook until golden and juicy.
- Throw in bell pepper, garlic, ginger, and white parts of the green onion. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and slightly tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, hoisin, sriracha, and brown sugar. Pour sauce into the skillet and toss everything together.
- Add the cooked ramen to the skillet. Toss well until fully coated and heated through. Top with green onion tops, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the level of sriracha based on your heat preference.
- This dish can be made with leftover chicken or other proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg