Another one to add to your arsenal of ramen noodle recipes! Loaded with hidden vegetables, Chicken Vegetable Ramen Noodles is a super quick dinner idea that’s economical, versatile and healthy.
You’ll love the 4 ingredient Asian sauce, the juicy pieces of caramelised chicken, and how you can toss in virtually any vegetables you want into these stir fried noodles!
Another Ramen Noodle Recipe!
The popularity of the Asian Beef Ramen Noodles from last month caught me by surprise! Though of course, being of Japanese background, it makes me very happy that a ramen noodle recipe was so popular…… 😇
Given how much you liked the ground beef / mince one, it was inevitable that a chicken version would come out soon….. And here it is!
Ramen Noodles – or any Instant Noodles
I’ve been making variations of this Chicken Vegetable Ramen Noodles and the Beef version for more years than I care to admit (because a woman’s age should remain a mystery. Always.)
While I’m partial to making this with ramen noodles, it also works with other instant noodles, such as as Maggi 2 Minute Noodles. I’ve made this with pretty much every type of ramen noodles and instant noodles sold at everyday grocery stores here in Australia. Mainly because I’d usually get whatever was on sale at the time!
It doesn’t matter what flavour the packet says it is because we toss the soup seasoning packet and any other mysterious foil pouches that you find (dried “meat” anyone?😳).
Are ramen noodles bad for you?
If consumed in the intended manner of plonk-and-simmer using the provided seasoning mix, then no it’s not a well rounded meal by any stretch of the imagination. High in sodium with little to no nutritional value.
However! When we toss the seasoning mix, make our own sauce and jam pack it with vegetables, you CAN transform ramen noodles into a nutritious, well rounded meal!
Hidden Veg to the Max!
When you look at the photos and video, all you’ll notice are the masses and masses of noodles….
And yet, look at all the vegetables in this ramen noodle recipe. There’s just a measly little cup of chicken, and mounds and mounds of vegetables!
OK, so “mounds and mounds” is a slight exaggeration. But there’s alot! Probably 6 times more vegetables than there is chicken.
But they seem to mostly disappear once cooked because they’re “noodle shaped” vegetables so they kind of blend in. It’s a really good way to get tons of greens into veggie-adverse people (little or big). 😉
After actual real Japanese Ramen Noodle Soup?
That’s my mother’s domain on RecipeTin Japan, the home of authentic Japanese recipes. Here is her Easy Ramen Noodle Soup or go all out and make your own homemade Ramen Broth!
A quick, one pot dinner idea
This Chicken Vegetable Ramen Noodle recipe is made the same way as the Asian Beef Ramen Noodles – in one pot!
I don’t do this to save on washing up. That’s a side benefit.
The reason I like to cook the noodles in the same skillet as the vegetables and chicken is because the gluten in the noodles helps thicken the sauce so it coats the noodles nicely. Unlike pretty much every other stir fried noodle recipe I’ve shared, the sauce for this recipe does not have cornflour / cornstarch or any other thickener. So I use the gluten in the noodles that releases when it cooks to help thicken the sauce. 🙂
Virtually foolproof!
Another nice thing about this recipe is that it’s virtually foolproof.
Instant noodles in all forms are basically designed to be dummy proof (think college students!). The noodles stand up fine even if cooked for way longer than they should be. If it’s undercooked, just add more water.
My only tip is to use a big skillet. Enthusiastic tossing of noodles comes with the territory (it’s impossible to resist) and if you use a small skillet like I did in the video, you’ll end up with more noodles around rather than in the skillet! – Nagi x
More really quick Asian recipes
Egg Foo Young (Chinese Omelette with Pork)
All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce – Charlie! Yes I named it/him
See all Asian recipes and 15 Minute Meals collection
And the Ramen Noodle recipe collection
Caramelised Asian Mushroom Ramen Noodles – caramelised mushrooms tossed through ramen noodles in a sweet savoury Asian sauce
One Pot Chicken and Vegetable Ramen Noodles – this recipe
Quick Asian Beef Ramen Noodles – with caramelised ground beef
Ramen Noodle Salad with Creamy Sesame Peanut Dressing – terrific for work lunchboxes
Chow Mein Ramen Noodles – the faster way to make Chow Mein
12 Minute Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles – made with mince, it’s super fast!
Chicken Vegetable Ramen Noodles Recipe
WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
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Chicken Vegetable Ramen Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 packets ramen or other instant noodles , discard seasoning (Note 1)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1/2 onion , sliced
- 200g / 7oz chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces (Note 2)
- 1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water, plus more as needed
- 1 carrot , cut into matchsticks
- 1 small red capsicum / bell pepper , sliced
- 2 cups cabbage , finely sliced (any type)
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (Note 3)
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce (or Hoisin, Note 4)
- 2 tsp Hoisin sauce (or more Oyster sauce)
- 1 tbsp Mirin (Note 5)
Garnishes (optional):
- Finely sliced green onion / shallots
Instructions
- Mix Sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 1/2 minutes until starting to go golden.
- Add chicken and cook just until the outside mostly changes from pink to white.
- Add Sauce and cook for 1 minute until chicken is quite caramelised.
- Add carrot and capsicum, cook for 1 minute (chicken should now be nicely caramelised, see video).
- Push chicken and veg to the side to make enough space for the noodles. Add water, place noodles in water.
- When the water starts simmering on the edges, leave noodles for 45 seconds then turn.
- Leave for 30 seconds, then untangle the noodles, then toss through the chicken and veg.
- Add cabbage, toss for 1 minute until sauce reduces to coat the noodles and the noodles are cooked. (Note 6)
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
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Taken not even an hour ago on today’s surplus food delivery run. 🙂 He loves the attention – and always gets treats!
weekend. My family can’t get enough of it. Also did the chicken version of it. Simple quick and delicious. I used frozen Chinese stir fry noodles from the Wings brand name.
Too easy!!!
so gooood! made this tonight exactly as recipe stated (except had light soy sauce). This was so much better than take out. I had 2 chicken breasts left (staring at me to do something) so i cut it up into kabobs and grilled them with teriyaki sauce. I don’t remember how many this was supposed to serve, but hubby went for seconds and I followed! Awesome recipe and easy peasy.
I’m so happy to hear that! ❤️
Nagi! Once again, we’ve discovered another family favorite from you (the first was doner kebap)! The entire family went crazy for this. This one is going into heavy rotation. Thanks so much!!
You mention in Chicken Vegetable Ramen any cabbage can be used, what about bok choy??
Yes, you could chop up bok choy too!
Hi. i try a lot of your recipes and my family love it. they are easy fun and delicious. I’m a grandma and i”m in love with your channel. good job .God bless your hands!!
Thank you so much Amalia!! ❤️
Ab Fab!
another knockout Nagi with the most awesome flavours.
The only addition was to add chilli. Gotta have chilli on everything including weetbix.
I love chilli on everything to!!
Love this recipe! A new weekly go to in our house. Great flavours and seasoning quantities are always spot on.
I’m so glad you love it!
Oh gosh, made chicken veggie ramen noodles tonight.
So good, everyone loved it.😋
Doubled all ingredients as there were four of us.
Nagi, your recipes are the best. Just keep going on and on and on. 😉 All the tips and info you so generously share with us are very much appreciated. We are making the vegetarian lasagne tomorrow.
Thanks so much Elly, I truly enjoy hearing what people think of my recipes ❤️
Excellent and easy! The whole family loved it
Perfect!!!
This looked so yummy that I literally just made it for breakfast… Absolutely delicious…
😂 I’m so glad you loved it Angie!!
Have made this twice this week Nagi! Definitely a new favourite in our house. I reckon it tastes better than any takeout stir-fry I’ve ever bought
Woah what a compliment, you won’t need to get takeaway again! ☺️
Excellent fast meal! Yum. I substituted rotisserie chicken and coleslaw mix and did the preps. It is so easy and tasty. Will definitely make it again!
Yes a great idea to cut time!! I’m so happy you loved it!
Really easy and very tasty! Didn’t have any oyster sauce so added some teriyaki sauce. Really enjoyed it and it will now become our go to meal when we are short on time!
That’s terrific Allison! So glad it worked out with the sub – great idea actually! (Thanks for the tip!) N x
Hi I love this recipe but it does not come out as dark. I have a dark soy sauce but doesn’t seem to work. Can you tell me what Dark soy you use? Thank you
Hi Addy! I use Lee Kum Kee or Pearl River Bridge. Dark soy is usually standard I find, I’ve used loads of brands over the years. However, some hoisin brands are weird orange coloured! Is your poison orange or dark brown like oyster?? N x
Wow, Nagi, slurpalicious! Made as directed, excellent. WHY did I invite people to share it with me? Why?? Speaking of, I noticed a typo in your recipe, please change “Servings: 3 people” to “Servings: 1 person” (!) Thanks for another great one.
HA! I love that you think like me! 😂 So glad you loved it – thanks Pinky! N x
What can I say…yum, yum, yum!! My family thought it was amazing, they loved every mouthful. Thanks Nagi.
Terrific to hear Jane! So pleased the family enjoyed it! N x
made this last night ,lord i tell you it was a hit with my husband he went inn for seconds
HIGH FIVE!!! N x
Ummm…yum. How did I miss the beef recipe? oh well, holiday craziness I guess. I’ll have to go check it out. This is such as awesome recipe Nagi. So many great flavor, but so easy to make. Love using ramen noodles in dishes!!
I used to use ramen alot but only started back again last year when I got so busy with cooking for work I needed super super quick lazy meals!! N x
Just finished making and DEVOURING this dish. Ooooooh, so good. Full tummy, happy tongue. Very happy dog. (He got the raw bones from the chicken.). Nap time!
Perfection! 🙌
Had to try the chicken ramen. Great! Looking forward to making others from your site!