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Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce

This spicy, creamy, and ultra-flavorful ramen combines tender chicken, bold spices, and a rich garlic-infused sauce. It's the perfect comfort meal with a kick! Ready in 30 minutes, this dish balances heat, creaminess, and umami for an unforgettable bowl of ramen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine asian, japanese fusion
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium skillet
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 2 chicken thighs or breasts sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Ramen Broth:

  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to spice level

For the Ramen Bowl:

  • 2 packs instant ramen noodles discard seasoning packet
  • 1 soft-boiled egg halved
  • ½ cup green onions chopped
  • ½ cup mushrooms sliced
  • ½ cup bok choy chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil optional, for extra heat

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken:

  • In a bowl, toss chicken slices with soy sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

Make the Broth:

  • In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Sauté garlic and ginger for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  • Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and let cook for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, then stir in heavy cream and red pepper flakes.

Cook the Ramen & Veggies:

  • Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain.
  • In the last minute of cooking, add bok choy and mushrooms to soften.

Assemble the Ramen Bowls:

  • Divide noodles and veggies into bowls.
  • Pour creamy spicy broth over the noodles.
  • Top with cooked chicken, soft-boiled egg, green onions, and sesame seeds.
  • Drizzle with chili oil for extra heat.

Notes

  • Less Spicy? Reduce gochujang and red pepper flakes.
  • Make It Extra Creamy: Add more heavy cream or a splash of coconut milk.
  • Protein Swap: Use tofu or shrimp instead of chicken for variety.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days (best fresh!).
Keyword creamy garlic ramen, fiery chicken noodles, spicy ramen
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