Description
Irresistible Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a comforting and flavorful Japanese-inspired dish. This recipe combines spicy chicken with a rich, creamy garlic broth and tender ramen noodles, creating a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 packs ramen noodles
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ cup scallions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
- In a pot, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Bring to a boil.
- Add ramen noodles to the boiling broth and cook according to package instructions (about 3-4 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, mix heavy cream and the corn starch slurry. Slowly add this mixture to the broth, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Thinly slice the cooked chicken thighs.
- Once noodles are cooked, add baby spinach and chopped scallions to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Add the sliced chicken back into the pot. Ensure everything is well mixed and heated through.
- Ladle the ramen into bowls, ensuring each serving has noodles, chicken, and vegetables.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and additional sriracha if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Adjust sauce consistency by adding more broth for a thinner sauce, or more corn starch mixture for a thicker sauce.
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving can enhance the flavors.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or mushrooms.
- For a seafood variation, use shrimp or scallops instead of chicken.
- Experiment with udon or soba noodles for different textures.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, separate broth and chicken. Broth can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat broth and cook fresh noodles when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A