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    5-Ingredient BBQ Ramen Noodles

    Published: Mar 4, 2025 · Modified: Aug 19, 2025 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    5-Ingredient BBQ Ramen Noodles is a quick and easy meal ready in under 10 minutes using instant ramen. It's simple and versatile—add your favorite protein and veggies to make it a complete, satisfying meal!

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    red colored bbq ramen noodles in a white bowl along with a black fork.

    5 Star Review

    Aaron writes "As someone who's not a great cook, this recipe is super encouraging. It tasted amazing for very little effort! Thank you!" ★★★★★

    Kami writes "This was soo good! I replaced the chicken stock with vegetable broth! Definitely a quick university gourmet dinner! ★★★★★

    Quick dinners begin with instant ramen noodles — the ultimate budget-friendly, time-saving meal when you’re in a rush. This BBQ noodle recipe takes those simple Top Ramen to the next level with a flavorful, soup-less twist, using clever hacks to pack in big taste without the wait.

    What is barbeque ramen?

    This BBQ ramen is a delicious fusion twist on classic ramen, combining traditional noodles with smoky, bold BBQ flavors. It usually features instant ramen in a BBQ-infused broth, topped with grilled or smoked meats and garnishes.

    In my version, I ditch the seasoning packet and cook instant noodles in store-bought BBQ sauce and stock for a quick, flavorful meal. It’s a perfect, easy recipe for college students or anyone new to cooking who wants something fast and satisfying.

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    • 5 Star Review
    • What is barbeque ramen?
    • Reasons to love
    • Ingredients you'll need to make BBQ noodles
    • 5-Ingredient BBQ Ramen Noodles
    • How to make bbq noodles using instant ramen?
    • How to turn ramen into a meal?
    • More recipes using ramen noodles

    Reasons to love

    • Ready in under 10 minutes – perfect for busy days
    • Made with just 5 simple ingredients
    • Great for kids, college students, dorm cooking, or beginner cooks
    • Quick lunch or dinner idea when you're short on time
    • Customize it with your favorite cooked protein or toppings for a full meal
    • A fast, budget-friendly dinner hack
    • A fun and tasty instant ramen upgrade!

    Ingredients you'll need to make BBQ noodles

    Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.

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    Noodles - Use just the noodles from any instant ramen pack—discard the seasoning packet or save it for another use like flavoring rice, popcorn, or roasted nuts. Any flavor of Top Ramen or a similar brand works.

    Stock - I recommend using 33% reduced-sodium chicken stock for better control over saltiness in the final dish. If you're using regular or no-sodium stock, be sure to taste and adjust the salt.

    Barbecue Sauce - Use your favorite BBQ sauce —I used Kinder’s BBQ sauce, but smoky, honey, or spicy varieties all work well depending on the flavor profile you're going for.

    Oil - Stick with a neutral-tasting oil like vegetable or corn oil to avoid overpowering the BBQ flavors.

    Scallion - Adds a fresh crunch and a nice pop of green to the finished dish.

    red colored bbq ramen noodles in a white bowl along with a black fork.

    5-Ingredient BBQ Ramen Noodles

    5-Ingredient BBQ Ramen Noodles is a quick and easy meal ready in under 10 minutes using instant ramen. It's simple and versatile—add your favorite protein and veggies to make it a complete, satisfying meal!
    4.4 from 14 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 1 minute minute
    Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 9 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 225kcal
    Author: Maria Doss

    Ingredients

    • 1 can chicken stock (or use 1 ¾ cups) I used 33% low sodium chicken stock
    • ½ cup barbecue sauce
    • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
    • 2 ( 3 ounces ) package instant ramen noodles flavor packets discarded
    • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
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    Instructions

    • Add chicken stock, barbecue sauce and vegetable oil into a medium pan and mix.
    • Place pan over medium-high heat and let it come to a boil.
    • Add the ramen noodles and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the noodles are tender, stirring every 2 minutes to break up the noodles and evenly coat them in the sauce.
    • Stir in chopped scallions and serve hot!

    Notes

    Chicken stock - I used 33% low sodium chicken stock. 
    Salt - The ramen noodles, bbq sauce and chicken stock has salt. So, the salt in the recipe depends on the type of bbq sauce and stock used. I recommend using 33% less sodium or low sodium stock. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.

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    How to make bbq noodles using instant ramen?

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    Step 1 - Pour stock into a pot.
    a hand pouring brown bbq sauce into a white pot.
    Step 2 - Pour barbecue sauce.

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    Step 3 - Add oil.
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    Step 4 - Mix and bring to a simmer.
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    Step 5 - Add the noodles and stir occasioanlly.
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    Step 6 - Cook until most of the liquid is evaporated and stir in scallions.
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    How to turn ramen into a meal?

    Wondering what to make with ramen noodles for dinner? This quick, flavorful noodle dish is your answer—and it's easy to customize based on what you have on hand! Want to add some protein or veggies? Try these ideas:

    • Toss shredded rotisserie chicken in at the end for a quick, protein-packed meal.
    • Stir in leftover BBQ pork or chicken.
    • Cook chicken or shrimp in a separate pan and add it to the noodles.
    • Cooked corn, bell peppers, onions, or zucchini will make tasty additions.

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    cooked brown ramen noodles in a white pot along with a brown spoon.

    More recipes using ramen noodles

    These easy Top ramen recipes are perfect for busy weeknights, college students, or anyone craving something delicious without a lot of effort.

    • Garlic Butter Ramen Noodles is a go-to when you want something simple but loaded with flavor—think buttery, garlicky goodness coating every strand of noodle.
    • Creamy Ramen Noodles offers all the cozy vibes of fettuccine Alfredo—but with a twist.
    • Honey Walnut Shrimp Ramen Noodles is perfect if you're obsessed with the Panda Express version!

    I hope you love this delicious and easy recipe – be sure to give it a review below! Also don’t forget to follow Kitchen at Hoskins on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube!

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    Comments

    1. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      January 24, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      What a yummy idea to ditch the seasoning packet in the ramen and make your own! I love the BBQ flavor in this! I will have to try this with one of the many packages of ramen I have in our pantry hehehehe

      Reply
    2. Tiffany

      February 14, 2020 at 4:58 am

      I don't understand the concept of ditching the chicken season packet if you are just going to add chicken stock. Same difference and pretty retarded .

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      • Maria Doss

        February 14, 2020 at 1:40 pm

        Hi Tiffany, The flavor profile and the end taste was much more to our liking when made this way. Appreciate your honest feedback.

        Reply
    3. Kami

      April 15, 2020 at 12:29 am

      This was soo good! I replaced the chicken stock with vegetable broth!
      Defiantly a quick university gourmet dinner!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        April 15, 2020 at 1:56 am

        Awesome!!! Glad you loved it:)

        Reply
    4. Aaron

      August 21, 2021 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      As someone who's not a great cook, this recipe is super encouraging. It tasted amazing for very little effort! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        August 24, 2021 at 1:49 pm

        Glad to hear, Maria

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