Description
Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a vibrant dish that strikes the perfect balance between spice and comfort. This tantalizing ramen features tender chicken infused with bold spices, nestled in a luxuriously creamy broth enriched with garlic. Ideal for a cozy dinner or entertaining guests, this dish promises to awaken your taste buds with its rich flavors and inviting textures. In just under 40 minutes, you can whip up this restaurant-quality meal at home, customizable to your preferred heat level. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh green onions and a drizzle of chili oil for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 packs ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Season the chicken by mixing chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown (5–7 minutes per side). Remove and slice.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and thicken slightly.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions; drain.
- For the broth, heat sesame oil in a pot, sauté garlic, then add chicken broth and soy sauce along with heavy cream. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Assemble by adding noodles to bowls, ladling broth over them, topping with sliced chicken and creamy garlic sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and chili oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg