Chicken Ramen Noodles in Peanut Soy Sauce

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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!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Asian

Keyword chicken ramen, ramen noodles, rotisserie chicken recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 623kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

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:

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:

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:

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.
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.
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.

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