2 packages (6 oz each) ramen noodles (seasoning packets discarded)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 cup snap peas
1 carrot (julienned)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
3 green onions (sliced, white and green parts separated)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to boil for the ramen noodles.
Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large 12-inch wok or skillet over high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature), 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining oil to pan. Stir-fry bell pepper, snap peas, and carrot for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
Add garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cook ramen noodles in boiling water for 2 minutes until slightly undercooked. Drain well.
Return chicken to pan with vegetables. Add drained noodles and sauce. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
Garnish with green parts of sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Use high heat throughout cooking for authentic stir-fry texture and flavor. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
Chicken thighs stay more tender than breasts during high-heat cooking. Fresh ramen noodles are ideal but dried work great too.
Prep all ingredients before starting since stir-frying moves quickly once you begin.