Stir-Fried Ramen with Sesame-Ginger Chicken and Vegetables
Quick and satisfying stir-fried ramen noodles tossed with tender chicken strips, crisp vegetables, and a fragrant sesame-ginger sauce. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, soy sauce, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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
- 4 oz ramen noodles (dried, without seasoning)
- 8 oz, thinly sliced chicken breast
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, julienned carrot
- 1 small, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 2 sliced green onions
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp for garnish sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 4 oz dried ramen noodles for 3 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same pan, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 1 julienned carrot and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return chicken to the pan along with cooked ramen noodles. Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp sesame oil. Toss everything together to coat evenly and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the dish before serving.








