Chicken Ramen

INGREDIENTS

packages (3 ounces EACH) ramen noodles, (seasoning packets discarded)

2 tbsp

vegetable oil, (separated)

1 clove

garlic

and 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste ((or ~1 inch fresh ginger))

1/2

of 1 large red bell pepper ((~2/3 cup), chopped into small pieces)

3/4 cup

chopped broccoli, (chopped into small pieces)

2 oz

chopped mushrooms, ((~3/4 cup) chopped into small pieces)

2 tbsp

reduced sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp

worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp

ketchup

2 tsp

sriracha

1 tbsp

packed dark or light brown sugar ((I like dark))

large chicken breast OR thigh (1/2 pound), (chopped into small bite-size pieces)

Fine sea salt and freshly cracked pepper

Garnish with sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, 3-4 green onions, 1-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and a few drizzles of sesame oil