Description
Experience an explosion of flavors with this Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce. Perfectly suited for spice lovers, this dish features succulent chicken thighs seared to perfection and immersed in a rich, creamy broth that envelops chewy ramen noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 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
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (2 for broth, 2 for sauce)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 packs ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken thighs evenly and let them marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to rest before slicing.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and allow it to thicken slightly before removing from heat.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions in boiling water; drain well.
- For the broth, sauté minced garlic in sesame oil in a pot. Add chicken broth and soy sauce; stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble by dividing noodles into bowls, pouring hot broth over them, topping with sliced chicken, and drizzling creamy garlic sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and additional chili oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For extra flavor depth, marinate the chicken longer than 15 minutes. Adjust spiciness by modifying chili powder and chili oil amounts based on personal preference. Feel free to add vegetables such as bok choy or mushrooms for added nutrition.