I am super excited to share this Chicken Ramen noodles recipe with you guys today. This Ramen Noodle Recipe turned out so good, that I made it two days in a row for dinner. Perfectly balanced stir-fry Sauce, juicy chicken, and loads of veggies. This Ramen recipe just hits the spot. You may also look at other recipes from the Noodle and Ramen world – Crispy Sesame Ginger Tofu With Soba Noodles, Oriental Chicken Noodles, Ramen Noodles Salad With Peanut Dressing and Spicy Pork Ramen.
Instant Ramen Noodles
I have been a big fan of instant noodles. It used to be my go-to meal during college days. I am sure many can relate to this fact. Even now I keep a few packets of instant noodles handy for my mid-night hunger pangs or a quick cheat meal. But not a big fan of the seasoning that comes with it. It has not got to do with its taste, which is quite good but has more to do with the health aspect of it. So though Instant Noodles has become a rare indulgence, it is still one of my favorites. I have no count of how many variations of instant noodles I have tried. But every time it used to be with the packed seasoning.
The thumb rule while making any Stir-fry is to keep the vegetable crunchy. So make sure you don’t overcook the veggies. It is time now to ditch the seasoning packet that comes along with your instant ramen noodles. There is no excuse now to not repeat this easy and flavourful Asian ramen noodles recipe at home. The secret behind making these noodles delicious is the stir fry sauce. It is not only quick to make but packs flavor. It goes great with noodles and can be used with fried rice too (Yay! one sauce – two recipes). Takeaways have a distinct smoky flavor to the stir fry ramen noodles. That smokiness comes from the iron wok over a high flame. You can try the same if you have a wok at home. Otherwise, a simple skillet will work fine. There is less risk of ingredients tumbling out of a wok. Take care of this while doing it in a skillet. Here is what goes into this –
Instant Ramen Noodles – You can use any non-sticky noodles instead of ramen. Chicken thigh or any other Protein – I prefer chicken thigh as it’s juicy, has flavour, and gets done perfectly for all stir-fry recipes. Veggies Delicious Stir-fry sauce (make it on your own – read How-to below)
Use any of your favorite instant noodles. Make sure you are cooking the noodles right. I have used Chicken thighs here. I love how juicy they remain after cooking. Chicken thighs will always be my first preference in stir-fries. You can also use chicken breast, but need to be careful to avoid overcooking it.
Soy Sauce Oysters Sauce Rice Vinegar Sugar pepper Sriracha Sesame Oil
This sauce is very easy to make. Add the sauces – Soy, Oysters, and Vinegar in a small bowl. Add Sesame oil to the mix. Then add sugar and give it a stir. This stir-fry sauce is quite versatile. You can use it in any Asian stir-fry recipe. I always keep a bottle handy in my refrigerator. Start with prepping all the ingredients before you start cooking. it takes just 5 minutes to finish the dish. While making any stir-fries, it is important to add the ingredients as per their cooking time.
Start with adding any aromatics like ginger, garlic, or chili, followed by Onion if using. Then add the protein. When the protein is almost cooked add tough vegetables like carrot, beans. Wait till the veggies are half-cooked. Add the rest of the ingredients like broccoli, peppers, etc. When you are almost done with cooking the chicken and veggies, add water and instant Ramen noodles. Let it cook for a minute. Then flip the blocks and cook for another 2 minutes.
Cook the instant noodles as per the package instruction. Time suggestions are usually a minute or two. You can use beef or pork instead of Chicken here. The noodles have enough sauce in them.
