Keyword: chicken noodle stir fry, chili ramen, quick and easy meals
Categories: quick easy dinners
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 20 minutesminutes
Servings: 2servings
Calories: 444kcal
Ingredients
Velvet The Chicken
1/2poundChicken (200g)
1teaspoonSoy Sauce
1tablespoonCornstarch
Stir Fry Ramen
1TablespoonOil
6ClovesGarlicminced
1Oniondiced
1Spring Onion (white part)diced
1TablespoonSoy Sauce
1teaspoonSugar
2packsRamenCooked as per instructions and drained
1teaspoonSesame Oil
For The Chilli Heat
1TablespoonChili Oil (see note #1)or as per taste
OR
1teaspoonChili Flakes (see note #2)or as per taste
1/4teaspoonSichuan Peppersor as per taste
Instructions
Velvet The Chicken
Slice the chicken into thin strips
Add soy sauce and cornstarch and massage well. Keep aside.
Prepare the Ramen
Boil ramen noodles as per the instructions
Stir Fry
Place the wok on high heat.
Add oil, and wait till it starts smoking.
Stir fry the marinated chicken first till it is cooked. Remove and keep aside.
Add some more oil and stir-fry the garlic, onions, and spring onions (stalks).
Add chili oil (or chili flakes, and Sichuan peppers), soy sauce, and sugar.
Simmer for 10 seconds
Add the stir-fried chicken, and toss till well coated.
Now add the spinach and toss well.
Add the ramen and stir-fry till everything is mixed well.
Garnish with sesame oil, and green onions (optional) and serve hot!
Notes
Note #1: Options for chili heat
Use a mixture of chili flakes and Sichuan peppers.
Use a ready chili oil mix
If you have a spicy ramen pack, use the spice packets that come with the noodles.
Note #2:Chili Flakes Sichuan Chili flakes, regular chili flakes, Korean Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru), and Japanese Red Pepper Powder - all work here. Adjust the quantity as per your tolerance level. It is better to add less, taste test, and adjust accordingly.