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!
Delicious! You have the best recipes! This was easy and so yummy!
If I use Braggs Amino acid and coconut aminos will that work? Fish sauce instead of oyster? Husband on a specific diet…
Hi Vicki, that’s a few subs that I haven’t tried sorry – would love to know if you give it a go! N x
What is an alternative to oyster sauce ? Some family members are allergic to seafood. Thanks in advance !
Hi Paula, you can now buy vegetarian oyster sauce that’s mushroom based – it’s the best alternative! N x
Made it vegetarian and it is so yummy!
Made this last night. My family truly enjoyed it. Even my finicky oldest. Phew! Thank you for sharing easy, quick, and delicious recipes, Nagi!
Hi,
I read somewhere I can substitute the mirin for maple syrup mixed in the soy sauce?
Some of my family members don’t drink alcohol so just to be on the safe side, I want to substitute. Would something like this work and taste similar to the mirin if its sweet like maple syrup?
Hi Suzan, that would be more like a sweet soy rather than a Mirin, I’ve listed the best subs in the recipe notes. N x
Thanks for replying. I ended up putting 1tblspoom maple into the mix. Turned out great!
So yummy! So easy! And my picky husband and child absolutely loved it too, will be making this again and again…
Thankyou Nagi for another amazing recipe!!! This is on my weekly rotation and my large family of 8 LOVES it!!! I add in a handful of cashews and sometimes other veg if it needs to be used.
You are such an inspiration and make mum life easier with your super amaze balls recipes ❤️
DELISH!!!! Thank you for sharing! But I need help. I would like to serve this for a party of 20. Any ideas on how to keep it warm throughout the evening?
“This is perfect.” I literally said that 3 or 4 times during the course of eating this dish.
I added mushrooms, red cabbage, and chopped bok choy; as well as a fresh ginger and a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce for marinating the chicken.
Did I mention it was perfect?
You’ve done it again and again! So easy and delicious, I doubled the sauce, I like things SAUCEY! Thanks again for another amazing recipe! <3
Made this last night, it was excellent, used leftover cooked chicken, added it last, it was still absolutely great, hubby loved it, thank you
Made this last night with some salt & chilli ribs on the side, it was like a take-away meal, so quick and easy to make too, going to print the recepi out for my friend and my daughter as they are lazy cooks and I think they will be pleasantly surprised with this one. Your videos are such a life saver too,. I spent an hour in bed this morning just watching all sort of different videos from you (always have to scroll down to Dozer first though) x
Made this one this weekend. Thought it was real easy and very yummy. I will definitely add more veggies next time and some sriracha for some heat. The sauce is a great base , but definitely can be spiced up.
made this tonight and enjoyed it a lot; husband approved and will make again, but next time doing the beef ramen recipe. Thanks, Naji, for all your wonderful recipes. Belly rub for Dozer.
What’s not to love: so easy, so quick & finger-licking delicious!
I just had to try this one and it was amazing. I had just bought some chicken hearts and thought I’d use those for a quick, healthy, super-cheap meal. It’s all chicken after all! Turned out really nice and moreish. Nice browning and well glazed, works perfectly with the vegetables and ramen. Will definitely do it again. 5 stars from me!
Tried this tonight, oh yum, I didn’t have any hosin sauce so used your note about more Oyster sauce. I love the notes with tips for substitutes. We will definitely be having this again, thanks Nagi.
We have a fish allergy. Any substitutes for the oyster sauce?
Hi DeeAnne, you can buy vegetarian oyster sauce which is mushroom based – it’s the best substitute! N x
I used to cook the noodles separately but the texture is just not right. Thank you for sharing this. Now my chow mian is perfect in one pot. Brilliant!
This was delicious and so easy! I doubled the sauce. We like a little spice so I added some sriracha. I added one radish lol, because I wasn’t sure about it, and shaved Brussels because I didn’t have cabbage. I finished it off with fresh basil and cashews. It was really good!! Thank you!!