Description
Fiery Chicken Ramen combines tender chicken, a spicy broth, and a silky garlic sauce for a balanced, comforting noodle bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- Broth:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or sunflower)
- 3 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter or neutral oil
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1 tbsp miso paste (optional)
- Salt to taste
- For Serving:
- 8 oz ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
- Soft-boiled eggs
- Sliced green onions
- Bean sprouts, mushrooms, or corn
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot and sear chicken until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant. Stir in chili paste, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Return chicken to pot, pour in broth, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove chicken, shred, and return to broth.
- In a separate pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, then stir in cream and miso paste if using. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook ramen noodles separately according to package directions. Drain.
- Assemble bowls with noodles, ladle broth and chicken over, spoon creamy garlic sauce on top, and add toppings.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor and tenderness.
- Coconut cream makes this dairy-free without losing creaminess.
- Adjust chili paste for desired heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup
- Method: Simmer, Stove Top
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 1250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 105
Keywords: Fiery Chicken Ramen, spicy ramen, creamy garlic ramen, chicken noodle soup, Japanese ramen