Description
Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce combines bold, spicy seared chicken with a rich, velvety garlic broth and chewy noodles—comforting, flavorful, and perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 packs ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (divided for sauce and broth)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Chili oil, for drizzling (optional)
- 2 tbsp vegetable or neutral oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub onto chicken and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and sear chicken 5–7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Rest and slice.
- In a small pan, melt butter, sauté half the minced garlic until fragrant, then add cream and simmer until thickened. Set aside.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pot, heat sesame oil, sauté remaining garlic, add chicken broth, soy sauce, a splash of cream, and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Divide noodles into bowls, pour over broth, top with sliced chicken, drizzle creamy garlic sauce, and garnish with green onions and optional chili oil.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by varying chili powder or omitting chili oil.
- Store components separately to maintain texture.
- Use coconut or cashew cream for a dairy-free version.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be partially prepped ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
