Description
A delicious spicy ramen dish featuring marinated chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and aromatic broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Thighs or Breasts (Substitute with tofu for vegetarian option)
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder (Can swap with smoked paprika)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (Replace with additional chili powder for more spice)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (White pepper can be used instead)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (Can substitute with canola or olive oil)
- 4 cups Chicken Broth (Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (Tamari for gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (Optional)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Fresh is best)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 4 servings Ramen Noodles (Can replace with udon, soba, or rice noodles)
- 2 stalks Green Onion (Chives or shallots can be substituted)
- 1 tablespoon Chili Oil (Optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken thoroughly and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until charred. Let it rest before slicing.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
- In the same pot, heat sesame oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and soy sauce, then stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Divide cooked ramen noodles into bowls. Ladle the spicy broth over them, place sliced chicken on top, drizzle with creamy garlic sauce and garnish with green onions and chili oil.
Notes
- This recipe can be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with tofu.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Coconut cream can be used instead of heavy cream for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg