Easy Chicken Ramen Noodles Recipe
Some nights, you just want something fast, comforting, and actually satisfying — not just another basic meal.This easy chicken ramen noodles recipe is exactly that. It’s warm, packed with flavor, and comes together in about 15 minutes using simple ingredients you probably already have. No seasoning packets, no complicated steps - just a quick homemade sauce, tender chicken, and noodles coated in a glossy, savory finish.It’s one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again, especially on busy days.
Ingredients
Chicken & Vegetables
- 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
- 1/2 cup edamame thawed
- 1/2 cup sweet corn
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 –2 baby bok choy chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Noodles
- 2 blocks instant ramen noodles seasoning packets discarded
- 1/4 cup pasta water reserved
- Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or sriracha optional
To Finish
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts crushed
- Green onion chopped
- Lime wedges optional
Instructions
- Cook the ramen noodles in boiling water for 3–5 minutes until just tender. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 1–2 minutes until softened.
- Add the edamame and sweet corn, then cook for another 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the shredded cooked chicken and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minute until heated through.
- Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes or sriracha. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Add the cooked noodles to the pan along with a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and glossy.
- Remove from heat and top with crushed peanuts, chopped green onion, and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 540 kcalProtein: 40 g
Fat: 18 g
Carbohydrates: 62 g Fiber: ~5 g
Sugar: ~10 g
Sodium: ~1200 mg
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
