Easy Chicken Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
Easy Chicken Ramen Noodle Stir Fry is a healthy meal to prepare for your family.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the stir fry
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 bell pepper seeds removed, sliced
- 3 carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Garnish ideas
- Fresh cilantro
- Green onions
- Crushed red pepper
- Cashews
- Sesame seeds
- Sriracha
- 6 ounce of ramen noodles {you can use the instant and discard the spice packet}
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Boil water and cook your ramen noodles according to package. When they are done remove them, drain the water and run them under cold water. Set aside.
- Place 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan and heat over medium high heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan; transfer to a plate or a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm. Set aside.
- Use a paper towel to wipe the pan clean, then heat the remaining 2 Tablespoons of oil over high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Lower heat to medium and add the vegetables back to the pan along with the spinach.
- Add the sauce into the stir fry and stir well. Bring to a simmer for 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens a bit. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately garnished with green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, crushed red pepper and a drizzle or Sriracha.
Notes
- You can prep this ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan with a splash of broth or water to refresh the noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1318mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6870IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg