Fiery Chicken Ramen
Fiery Chicken Ramen is a vibrant and spicy dish that brings comfort and excitement to your dinner table. Tender chicken simmers in an aromatic broth infused with garlic and ginger, topped with soft-boiled eggs and fresh green onions. This quick-to-make meal is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, offering a delightful explosion of flavors in every slurp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (or chili paste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 servings ramen noodles
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: mince garlic, grate ginger, chop green onions.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sear chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add chicken broth and soy sauce; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pot along with sriracha; simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions (approximately 3 minutes).
- Serve by dividing noodles among bowls, ladling spicy broth over them, and topping with soft-boiled eggs and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 500g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like bok choy or mushrooms into the broth.- Adjust spice level by varying the amount of sriracha or chili paste used.- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat with a splash of water to prevent drying out.