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Joe Rooney

Chicken Ramen Recipe Easy Weeknight Dinner Ready Fast

This Chicken Ramen is a quick and delicious easy dinner perfect for a weeknight meal or family dinner. Loaded with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and flavorful sauce, it’s a comforting comfort food that comes together in just 30 minutes—an ideal quick recipe when time is short.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 341

Ingredients
  

  • 9 ounces instant ramen noodles 3 (3-ounce) packets discard seasoning packets
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ginger paste
  • 2/3 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup diced broccoli
  • 3/4 cup diced mushrooms 2 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 large (1/2 pound) chicken breast or thigh diced into small bite-size pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sesame oil optional for topping
  • Sesame seeds optional for topping
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions optional for topping

Method
 

  1. Cook the ramen noodles for one minute less than the package recommends, then drain and rinse briefly with cold water. Toss them with one tablespoon of vegetable oil and set aside.
  2. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat, then add garlic and ginger. Cook them gently for about two minutes until they smell fragrant.
  3. Add the red bell pepper, broccoli, and mushrooms to the pan, stirring often and cooking until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about three to five minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Sriracha to your preference, and brown sugar, whisking together to make the sauce.
  5. Season the diced chicken lightly with salt and pepper, then move the veggies to one side of the pan. Add the chicken to the empty spot and cook it for two to three minutes until the outside is no longer pink.
  6. Mix the chicken and vegetables together and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through and no pink remains.
  7. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture and stir well to coat everything evenly.
  8. Add the drained noodles to the pan and toss using tongs until the noodles are completely coated with the sauce and combined with the chicken and veggies.
  9. If you like, add a few drops of sesame oil for extra flavor, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro before serving immediately.

Notes

  • To ensure the chicken is fully cooked, break apart a piece and check that it is opaque and the juices run clear. This dish is best enjoyed fresh for the best texture and taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When reheating, warm gently in a skillet or microwave with a little water to loosen the noodles. Freezing is not recommended, as the texture may suffer.