Description
Fast, sticky-sweet, a little spicy—this sweet chili chicken ramen is a 30-minute, better-than-takeout weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, colorful veggies, springy noodles, and a glossy sweet-chili–garlic sauce with lime.
Ingredients
SAUCE
1/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lime juice + zest 1/2 lime
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sriracha or chili paste (optional)
2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (slurry)
CHICKEN & NOODLES
1 lb (450g) boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp fine salt + 1/4 tsp black pepper
1–2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
2 bricks ramen noodles (about 6 oz/170g total), seasoning packets discarded
1 red bell pepper, thin strips
2 cups small broccoli florets
3 green onions, sliced (divided)
1 tsp toasted sesame oil (finish)
Sesame seeds + extra lime wedges (serving)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl whisk sweet chili sauce, soy, rice vinegar, lime, ginger, garlic, and sriracha if using. Stir in the cornstarch slurry; set aside.
2. Pat chicken dry; toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3–5 min until browned and just cooked through; transfer to a plate.
4. Add another drizzle of oil if needed; sauté bell pepper and broccoli 3–4 min until crisp-tender.
5. Meanwhile, boil ramen according to package minus 1 minute (springy). Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water; drain.
6. Return chicken to the skillet; pour in sauce. Simmer 1–2 min, stirring, until thick and glossy.
7. Add drained noodles, half the green onions, and sesame oil. Toss to coat, loosening with a splash of reserved noodle water if needed.
8. Serve hot topped with remaining green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
Notes
Protein swap: shrimp (cook 1–2 min per side), tofu croustillant, or turkey strips.
Veg boost: add snap peas or carrots; spinach can be folded in off heat.
Gluten-free: use GF tamari and rice noodles.
Meal-prep: keeps 3–4 days au frigo; réchauffe avec un trait d’eau pour détendre la sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Chicken, Noodles
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pan
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: sweet chili chicken ramen, healthy chicken noodles, easy weeknight dinner, 30 minute meals, sweet chili sauce