Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Indulge in a bowl of Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a bold and satisfying dish perfect for spice enthusiasts. This recipe features juicy, spice-rubbed chicken nestled in a rich, creamy broth that enhances the chewy ramen noodles. With customizable heat levels and easy preparation, it’s an ideal choice for cozy dinners or impressing guests. Serve it garnished with vibrant green onions for an impressive presentation that will delight both the eyes and taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 packs ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken with this mixture and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Sear chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare garlic sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant; add heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook ramen: Boil water in a pot, cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- Make broth: In another pot, heat sesame oil and sauté garlic until aromatic. Add chicken broth and soy sauce along with heavy cream; simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Assemble: Divide ramen into bowls; pour spicy broth over noodles and top with sliced chicken and creamy garlic sauce.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions on top and drizzle with chili oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg