Description
Spice up dinner with fiery chicken ramen featuring tender chicken breast pieces simmered in a creamy garlic-infused broth with a chili kick. This savory dish combines rich flavors with instant ramen noodles, topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a delicious and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Broth and Sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp chili sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Other Ingredients
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (seasoning discarded)
- 3 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
- Sesame seeds (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they are browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Broth: In the same skillet, add chicken broth, heavy cream, and chili sauce. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook Noodles: Add the instant ramen noodles to the simmering broth and cook according to the package instructions (usually about 3-4 minutes), until noodles are tender.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring to combine and let it warm through in the creamy broth for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the ramen and broth into bowls. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add extra chili sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for a juicier texture.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free if necessary.
- The creamy garlic sauce is rich; reduce heavy cream to ½ cup for a lighter version.
- Fresh noodles can be used instead of instant ramen for an upgraded texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
