🍜🔥 Sizzling Chicken Ramen Stir-Fry (Better Than Takeout in 20 Minutes!)

This Chicken Ramen Stir-Fry transforms humble instant ramen into a restaurant-worthy meal with crispy chicken, vibrant veggies, and a glossy umami glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s faster than delivery and packed with real ingredients—no sad, soggy noodles here!

Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ 20-minute miracle with explosive flavor
✔️ Budget-friendly (uses affordable ramen creatively)
✔️ Customizable—swap veggies or protein
✔️ Meal-prep hero (tastes great cold in lunches)

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry:

• 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
• 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken thighs, sliced thin
• 3 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or peanut)
• 2 cups mixed veggies (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 scallions, sliced (whites/greens separated)

For the Sauce:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For Garnish:

• Sesame seeds
• Extra scallions
• Lime wedges

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep Components

• Cook noodles: Boil ramen (no seasoning) for 2 mins, drain, and rinse with cold water. Toss with 1 tsp oil to prevent sticking.
• Mix sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl.

2️⃣ Stir-Fry Chicken

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok/large skillet over high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; cook 3–4 mins per side until crispy. Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Sauté Aromatics & Veggies

• In same pan, add 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and scallion whites for 30 secs until fragrant.
• Add veggies; cook 2–3 mins until crisp-tender.

4️⃣ Combine & Glaze

• Return chicken to pan. Add noodles and sauce. Toss vigorously 1–2 mins until everything is coated and glossy.

5️⃣ Serve

• Garnish with scallion greens, sesame seeds, and lime. Serve immediately!

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🧊 Storage & Reheating

Fridge: Up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water to revive noodles.
Freezer: Not recommended (noodles get mushy).

🌟 Pro Tips

✅ Extra crunch: Add ½ cup chopped peanuts with the garnish.
✅ Vegetarian? Swap chicken for tofu or shiitake mushrooms.
✅ Ramen hack: For extra springy noodles, rinse under cold water after boiling.

Print Recipe

Budget-Friendly

🍜🔥 Sizzling Chicken Ramen Stir-Fry (Better Than Takeout in 20 Minutes!)

Author: bidhoo Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Asian Courses: Dinner, Main course Recipe Keys: B budget-friendly chicken E easy Freezer Meals High Protein O one-pan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins

Estimated Cost: $ 8 Calories: 480 kcal

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Tender chicken thighs and crisp-tender veggies cling to springy ramen noodles in a sticky-savory sauce with garlic, ginger, and a hint of spice. Topped with sesame seeds and scallions for the ultimate finish.

Ingredients

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For the Stir-Fry:

• 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
• 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, sliced thin
• 3 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or peanut)
• 2 cups mixed veggies (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 scallions, sliced (whites/greens separated)

For the Sauce:

• 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ¹⁄₂ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For Garnish:

• Sesame seeds
• Extra scallions
• Lime wedges

Instructions

Prep Components

1. Cook noodles: Boil ramen (no seasoning) for 2 mins, drain, and rinse with cold water. Toss with 1 tsp oil to prevent sticking.
   
2. Mix sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl.

Stir-Fry Chicken

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok/large skillet over high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; cook 3–4 mins per side until crispy. Remove and set aside.

Sauté Aromatics & Veggies

1. In same pan, add 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and scallion whites for 30 secs until fragrant.
2. Add veggies; cook 2–3 mins until crisp-tender.

Combine & Glaze

1. Return chicken to pan. Add noodles and sauce. Toss vigorously 1–2 mins until everything is coated and glossy.

Serve

1. Garnish with scallion greens, sesame seeds, and lime. Serve immediately!
   

Nutrition Facts

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 480kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Sodium 1200mg50%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Protein 32g64%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Fridge: Up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water to revive noodles.
Freezer: Not recommended (noodles get mushy).

Keywords: chicken ramen stir fry, 20-minute ramen recipe, easy Asian noodles, better than takeout, budget chicken dinner

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