Spicy Ramen Stir-Fry (Printer-friendly)

Fiery noodle dish with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and bold spicy sauce—ready in just 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

→ Noodles

02 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles, about 7 oz, 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 for cooking

→ Garnish

16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
17 - Fresh cilantro or additional green onion slices

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - In a small mixing 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 to 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a clean plate.
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 to the pan. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Add cooked noodles and pour prepared sauce over all ingredients. Toss thoroughly to combine and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Stir in green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning or spice level as desired.
08 - Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your dinner.
  • The heat level is completely in your control, so you can make it family-friendly or sweat-inducing depending on your mood.
  • It uses ingredients you probably already have, or can grab in one quick grocery run.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day when the noodles have soaked up every bit of that spicy sauce.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan when cooking the chicken, if your pan isn't big enough, cook it in two batches so it sears instead of steams.
  • Add the sauce after the vegetables are mostly cooked, adding it too early can make everything soggy instead of crisp and glossy.
  • Taste the sauce before you add it to the pan, that way you can adjust the heat or sweetness without having to fix the entire dish.
03 -
  • Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking, stir-frying moves fast and you won't have time to chop once the pan is hot.
  • Use a wok if you have one, the high sides and shape make tossing everything together so much easier.
  • If you want extra umami, add a splash of fish sauce or a sprinkle of MSG along with the soy sauce.
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