Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a vibrant dish that brings the heat to your dinner table. Featuring juicy, spice-rubbed chicken seared to perfection and served over chewy ramen noodles in a luscious creamy broth, this recipe is ideal for anyone craving a comforting meal with a kick. Finished with a drizzle of garlicky sauce and a sprinkle of green onions, it’s both satisfying and indulgent, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approximately 250g)
- 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 sauce, 2 for broth)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (60ml)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 packs ramen noodles (fresh or dried, approximately 200g 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 thoroughly and let 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 and cooked through. Rest before slicing.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and let it thicken slightly; set aside.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a pot, heat sesame oil and sauté the remaining minced garlic until aromatic. Add chicken broth and soy sauce; simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
- Divide noodles into bowls. Pour hot broth over them, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and chili oil if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1140mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg