Ingredients

¼ cup honey

¼ cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)

1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger (or store-bought ginger paste)

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon Sriracha

2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil

2 bell peppers, sliced

1 lb ground chicken

1 14-oz package coleslaw mix

3 packages instant ramen noodles, seasoning discarded (3 oz / 85 g per package)

1.5 cups water, divided

Sliced green onion, for garnish

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Hot sauce, optional for serving

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and Sriracha to make the sauce. Set aside.

Step 2: (Optional) Turn on the Sauté function on the Instant Pot and wait until it indicates “hot”. Add the cooking oil and sauté the sliced bell peppers until fragrant and slightly softened. Remove from the pot and set aside.

Step 3: Using the Sauté function, add ground chicken to the pot (add a bit more oil if needed). Break the chicken into bite-size pieces as it cooks until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Turn off the Sauté function.

Step 4: Pour ¼ cup water into the pot and use a flat-bottomed spatula to scrape any browned bits off the bottom. This prevents the burn warning during pressure cooking.

Step 5: Stir in the coleslaw mix and pour the prepared sauce over it. If you skipped sautéing the bell peppers, layer them on top of the coleslaw. Break each ramen noodle package into 3-4 pieces and layer on top.

Step 6: Pour the remaining 1¼ cups of water evenly over the noodles. Do not stir.

Step 7: Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Pressure cook on Manual (or Pressure Cook) High pressure for 1 minute. When done, quick release the pressure.

Step 8: Open the lid and use tongs to stir gently, coaxing the noodles apart. If you sautéed the bell peppers, mix them in now. Place the lid slightly ajar and let the dish rest for 5 minutes to allow the noodles to fully soften and absorb the sauce.

Step 9: Serve garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Add hot sauce if desired.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, use fresh ginger instead of store-bought paste when possible.

Substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or pork if preferred.

Add more veggies like snap peas or shredded carrots for added crunch and color.

To make it vegetarian, replace ground chicken with firm tofu and use vegetable broth instead of water.

FAQs

Can I use other types of noodles instead of ramen?

Yes, you can substitute ramen with other quick-cooking noodles like soba or rice noodles, but cooking times may vary slightly.

What if I don’t have an Instant Pot?

You can make this recipe on the stove. Cook the chicken and peppers in a large skillet, add the sauce and vegetables, then add the noodles and simmer with water until tender, stirring occasionally.