Description
Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a soul-warming bowl of noodles boasting tender chicken simmered in a spicy broth, topped with a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce. This recipe brings restaurant-quality ramen to your kitchen with bold flavors, chewy noodles, and a rich, aromatic finish. Perfect for cozy nights or anytime you crave a comforting kick!
Ingredients
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For the Fiery Chicken Ramen
- 2 packs fresh or dried ramen noodles
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (sambal oelek or sriracha)
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
- 1 large egg (optional, for serving)
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
For Garnish
- Chili oil (optional)
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken โ Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Sear and Cook Chicken โ Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside (they will finish cooking in the broth).
- Build the Broth โ In the same pot, add minced garlic, ginger, and half of the green onions. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, soy sauce, chili paste, miso paste, and sesame oil. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer & Finish Chicken โ Return chicken breasts to the pot. Simmer over low heat for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature 165ยฐF/74ยฐC). Remove chicken, slice thinly, and set aside. Keep the broth warm.
- Make Creamy Garlic Sauce โ In a small pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
- Cook the Ramen Noodles โ In a separate pot, cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse briefly under hot water to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Toppings & Greens โ If using, soft-boil your egg (6 minutes for just-set whites and a runny yolk). Add spinach or bok choy to the hot broth for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
- Assemble & Serve โ Divide noodles among bowls. Ladle spicy broth over noodles, top with sliced chicken, wilted greens, soft-boiled egg halves, and a generous drizzle of creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional chili oil.
Notes
- Adjust spice to taste by increasing or decreasing chili paste and optional chili oil.
- For extra richness, swirl a teaspoon of butter into each bowl just before serving.
- Vegetarian alternative: swap chicken for tofu and use vegetable broth.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 194mg