Ground Chicken Sweet Chili Noodles Recipe
A flavorful and easy-to-make ground chicken sweet chili noodles recipe that combines tender chicken, aromatic ginger and garlic, and a tangy sweet chili sauce tossed with tender ramen or rice noodles, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Author: Naya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Protein and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 bunch green onions, white parts finely minced and green parts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Sauce and Seasonings
- 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Noodles and Garnish
- 9 oz ramen or rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds for topping
- Red pepper flakes for topping
- Heat the skillet and cook chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add ground chicken and the white parts of the green onions to the pan. Break up the chicken with a spatula and cook over medium-high heat until the chicken is no longer pink and fully cooked through.
- Add aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and the green parts of the green onions to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and softened.
- Prepare sauce and combine: In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, light brown sugar, low-sodium soy sauce, and rice vinegar to form the sauce.
- Toss noodles with sauce and chicken: Add the cooked ramen or rice noodles to the skillet with the chicken mixture. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and gently toss everything together. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are heated through and coated evenly with the sauce.
- Season and serve: Taste the noodles and season with salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat, then garnish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes. Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful sweet chili noodles.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground chicken with ground turkey or pork for variation.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if you want a gluten-free version.
- Add fresh vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for added crunch and nutrients.
- If you prefer more heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add sriracha to the sauce.
- Cook noodles just until al dente to prevent them from becoming mushy when tossed with the sauce.
Keywords: ground chicken noodles, sweet chili noodles, easy dinner, Asian noodles, chicken ramen, quick stir-fry noodles