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Chicken Ramen Noodles in Peanut Soy Sauce

Upgrade a classic package of store-bought ramen with this simple 15-minute recipe for Chicken Ramen Noodles in Peanut Sauce! The easy dinner is fast, affordable and full of flavor!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 623 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, diced chicken breast (such as from a store-bought rotisserie chicken) (or, you can brown raw chicken in a skillet, so see notes below for that option)
  • 3 (3 ounce) packages chicken flavored ramen noodles (I used Maruchan brand)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha chili sauce (this makes the noodles a little bit spicy, so you can omit it if you're serving to young children)
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped peanuts

Instructions

For the Chicken:
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  1. If you prefer to cook your own chicken rather than purchasing store-bought cooked rotisserie chicken, start by heating 2 teaspoons of canola oil (or other mild oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb. raw, diced chicken breast and cook, stirring regularly, until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
For the Sauce:
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, and Sriracha chili sauce until smooth. I like to microwave the mixture for about 20-30 seconds before whisking, just until the peanut butter starts to melt, which helps the ingredients come together smoothly. The sauce will be thick, which is fine -- you will be adding cooking water to thin the mixture later. Set aside.
For the Noodles:
  1. Bring about 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 3 seasoning packets from the ramen noodle packages, as well as the ramen noodles. Boil noodles with the seasoning until noodles are tender (about 3 minutes), stirring occasionally. Remove noodles to a large bowl, and be sure to reserve the cooking liquid.
  2. While noodles are still hot, stir in cooked chicken and peanut sauce. Add cooking water, a couple of tablespoons at a time, to thin the sauce, until it reaches the desired consistency.
  3. Garnish with green onions and chopped peanuts. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Nutrition information includes chopped peanuts for garnish.
  • COOK'S TIPS AND RECIPE VARIATIONS:
  • For a shortcut, buy a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store and use the cooked meat right off the bird. You can skip the step of browning the chicken in a skillet!
  • Add veggies! You can stir broccoli, peas, mixed vegetables, or any of your favorite veggies right into the noodles!
  • Switch up the flavors! Instead of Chicken Ramen, make Shrimp Ramen Noodles by using Shrimp Flavor Ramen and adding cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp.
  • Do you have sesame oil in your pantry? Add 1-2 teaspoons of sesame oil to the peanut sauce. You'll have a rich, toasty Peanut Sesame Sauce that's to-die-for!
  • Like a sweet-and-salty peanut sauce? Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the mixture.
  • Omit the Sriracha hot chili sauce for a mild, kid-friendly ramen dish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 623kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 2195mg (91%) Potassium 718mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Vitamin C 6.8mg (8%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 623

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 623kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 2195mg 91%
Potassium 718mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 8%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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