Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This ramen offers a smoky, spicy chicken paired with a velvety, creamy garlic sauce. It’s a quick, weeknight-friendly dish that’s packed with flavor and easily customizable to suit your spice preferences.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breasts
- Ramen noodles
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Soy sauce
- Garlic
- Butter
- Chili powder, paprika, sesame oil
- Green onions, chili oil for garnish
Directions
- Season the Chicken: Coat the chicken with a chili powder-paprika rub and sear until charred.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add heavy cream for a creamy sauce.
- Prepare Broth: Combine sesame oil, garlic, chicken broth, and soy sauce for a flavorful base.
- Cook Ramen: Prepare noodles and assemble with the chicken, sauce, and broth.
- Serve: Drizzle creamy garlic sauce, top with green onions, and chili oil.
Servings and Timing
- Servings: 2
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25-30 minutes
- Total time: 35-40 minutes
Variations
- Add veggies: Toss in some bok choy or spinach for extra greens.
- Adjust heat: Use less chili powder or skip chili oil for a milder dish.
Storage/Reheating
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth.
Conclusion
Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce is the perfect fusion of spice and creaminess, making it an ideal comfort food meal with a bold kick.
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Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce
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- Author: Chef Sara
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
Description
Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a bold, flavorful dish that combines spicy, smoky chicken with a velvety, creamy garlic broth and chewy ramen noodles. Quick and easy to prepare, this comforting meal is customizable to suit your spice preferences, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken thighs or breasts
Ramen noodles
Chicken broth
Heavy cream
Soy sauce
Garlic
Butter
Chili powder
Paprika
Sesame oil
Green onions (for garnish)
Chili oil (for garnish)
Instructions
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Season the Chicken: Coat the chicken with a chili powder-paprika rub and sear in a hot pan until charred on both sides.
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Make the Sauce: In the same pan, sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant. Add heavy cream to create a creamy sauce.
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Prepare the Broth: In a separate pot, combine sesame oil, garlic, chicken broth, and soy sauce to create a flavorful base.
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Cook the Ramen: Prepare the ramen noodles according to package instructions.
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Assemble the Dish: Add the cooked noodles to the broth, top with seared chicken, and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
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Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and a drizzle of chili oil for an extra kick.
Notes
Add bok choy or spinach for extra greens and flavor.
Adjust the heat by reducing chili powder or skipping the chili oil for a milder version.
For a protein variation, swap chicken with tofu or beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: sian Fusion