Description
Spicy chicken ramen with creamy garlic sauce elevates comfort food to gourmet heights. Silky noodles and tender chicken swim in a bold, tangy sauce that promises culinary excitement you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (or thighs), boneless, skinless
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free option)
- 2 soft-boiled eggs, halved
- 2 tbsps butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- ½ cup green onions, sliced
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- ½ cup bean sprouts (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp miso paste (optional)
- 1 tbsp gochujang (or sambal oelek)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into strips
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp sriracha or hot sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Extra sriracha or chili oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Spice and Roast Chicken: Coat chicken breasts with a vibrant blend of olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and sriracha. Roast in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked, ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Allow to rest, then slice into thin, succulent strips.
- Craft Inferno Broth: In a medium pot, toast sesame oil with minced garlic and ginger until aromatic. Incorporate chicken broth, soy sauce, miso paste, gochujang, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, and sugar. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, developing deep, complex flavors.
- Whisk Creamy Garlic Elixir: Melt butter in a small saucepan, sautéing garlic until fragrant. Stream in heavy cream, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Gently simmer, then fold in Parmesan cheese, creating a luxurious, velvety sauce.
- Compose Fiery Ramen Bowl: Boil ramen noodles to perfect tenderness, then drain. Layer noodles in serving bowls, cascading the spicy broth over them. Crown with sliced spicy chicken and generously drizzle with the creamy garlic sauce. Embellish with soft-boiled eggs, chopped green onions, crisp bean sprouts, toasted sesame seeds, and delicate nori strips. For those craving extra heat, add a final flourish of sriracha or chili oil.
Notes
- Rest chicken after baking to retain moisture and ensure tender, juicy meat by covering with foil for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Adjust heat by controlling sriracha, chili powder, and red pepper flakes – start with less and gradually increase to suit personal tolerance.
- Whisk Parmesan cheese slowly into cream sauce to prevent lumping and create smooth, silky texture.
- Cook ramen noodles al dente and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process, preventing mushy noodles and maintaining perfect springy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg