Description
Sizzling Japanese BBQ Ramen Noodles bring a symphony of flavors from Tokyo’s bustling streets to your kitchen. Crisp vegetables and tender meat dance with umami-rich sauce, promising a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Boneless Chicken Thighs (optional)
Noodles and Base Ingredients:
- 3 packages Ramen Noodles (flavor packets discarded)
- 1 Diced Onion
- 6–7 Cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 Bunch Green Onions (sliced)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup Japanese BBQ Sauce (or hoisin sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Optional Toppings:
- Sesame Seeds
- Additional BBQ Sauce
- Yum Yum Sauce
Instructions
- Prepare ramen noodles according to package instructions, then quickly rinse under cold water to halt cooking and prevent clumping.
- Heat skillet or wok over medium-high temperature, adding olive oil with chicken and onions. Season with salt and pepper, cooking 3-4 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Introduce minced garlic, sautéing for 60 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Incorporate cooked noodles into skillet, then drizzle with Japanese BBQ sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, and butter. Toss ingredients thoroughly to ensure even sauce distribution.
- Spread noodles across skillet surface, allowing them to develop crispy edges. Cook 5-7 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle sliced green onions into mixture, continuing to cook for additional 1-2 minutes to integrate flavors.
- Transfer to serving plates, optionally garnishing with sesame seeds, extra BBQ sauce, or yum yum sauce for enhanced taste complexity.
Notes
- Choose tender chicken cuts like thighs or breast to ensure juicy and flavorful meat during stir-frying.
- Drain noodles completely to prevent watery sauce and achieve better sauce absorption and crispy texture.
- Adjust spice levels by controlling sriracha amount for personal heat preference or dietary needs.
- Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals while maintaining authentic umami flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg