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Easy Chicken Ramen Stir Fry

This Easy Chicken Ramen Stir Fry is a 25-minute weeknight dinner made with instant ramen noodles (minus the seasoning packet), savory ground chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a quick homemade sauce. Sweet, salty, and full of umami flavor — a fast, satisfying meal the whole family will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian-inspired
Calories: 615
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce (low-sodium if desired)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 14-ounce package coleslaw mix
  • 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced (red, orange, or yellow)
  • 1/4 cup pasta cooking water
  • 3 packages instant ramen noodles (seasoning discarded, 3oz each)
  • sliced green onion
  • hot sauce
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • large pot
  • colander

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and Sriracha. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook for 7–8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until no longer pink.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Add sliced bell peppers and coleslaw mix. Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the vegetables soften slightly.
  4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add ramen noodles and cook according to package directions (usually 3 minutes). Reserve 1/4 cup of cooking water, then drain.
  5. Add the cooked noodles and reserved cooking water to the skillet. Toss with tongs until everything is evenly coated in sauce. Serve immediately topped with green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of water.
Meal Prep Tip: Cook the sauce and ground chicken ahead of time and refrigerate separately from the noodles until ready to toss together.
Variation: Swap ground chicken for turkey, pork, or tofu for a meatless version!

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