Sautéed Ramen Noodles with Spicy Sesame and Grilled Chicken
Tender grilled chicken slices tossed with sautéed ramen noodles in a spicy, nutty sesame sauce. This Korean-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces, thinly sliced chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 ounces ramen noodles (uncooked)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 2, sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Season 12 ounces thinly sliced chicken breast with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken slices for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Step 3: Bring a pot of water to boil and cook 4 ounces uncooked ramen noodles for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Step 4: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Stir in 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon gochujang, and 1 teaspoon honey until sauce is combined and slightly thickened.
- Step 6: Add cooked ramen noodles and grilled chicken slices to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce and warm through for 2 minutes.
- Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds before serving.









