Fiery Chicken Ramen Garlic (Printer-Friendly)

Spicy chicken and springy ramen noodles in a creamy garlic broth with fresh green onions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
03 - 1 teaspoon paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Creamy Garlic Sauce

07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon butter
09 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

→ Broth

10 - 3 cups chicken broth
11 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
13 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
14 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

→ Noodles & Garnish

15 - 2 packs ramen noodles (fresh or dried, approx. 7 oz total)
16 - 1 green onion, chopped
17 - 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)

# Method:

01 - Season chicken with chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let rest for 15 minutes to infuse flavors.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest for 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
05 - Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, and heavy cream. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
06 - Divide noodles evenly among four bowls. Ladle hot broth over noodles. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
07 - Sprinkle chopped green onions and optionally drizzle with chili oil. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For extra heat, add more chili powder to the chicken or use spicy ramen noodles.
  • Substitute coconut cream for heavy cream for a dairy-free version.
03 -
  • Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
  • Simmer the broth gently to maintain its flavor balance.
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