Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delightful fusion of spice and comfort, perfect for those who crave bold flavors. Juicy, spice-rubbed chicken is seared to perfection and served on a bed of chewy ramen noodles, all enveloped in a rich and creamy broth. Topped with a luscious garlic sauce and fresh green onions, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approx. 300g)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cups chicken broth (720ml)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (2 for broth, 2 for sauce)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (60ml)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 packs ramen noodles (fresh or dried, approx. 400g total)
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp chili oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken evenly and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened; set aside.
- Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat and sauté remaining minced garlic until aromatic. Add chicken broth and soy sauce; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Divide the cooked noodles into bowls. Ladle the spicy broth over the noodles, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and optional chili oil for extra heat. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 500g
- Calories: 676
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1560mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg