Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce
If you’re craving a warm, satisfying meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor, look no further than Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce. This dish perfectly balances a spicy chicken rub with a rich, creamy sauce, creating a comforting bowl of ramen that warms you from the inside out. Ideal for chilly evenings or when unexpected guests arrive, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. With tender chicken, slurp-worthy noodles, and a luscious broth, this ramen dish will soon become your new favorite comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 packs ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Mix chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken evenly with the spice blend and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through; then let it rest before slicing.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in melted butter until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and cook until slightly thickened.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In another pot, heat sesame oil and sauté minced garlic until aromatic. Add chicken broth and soy sauce along with the creamy garlic mixture; let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Divide noodles into bowls, pour spicy broth over them, top with sliced chicken and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and optional chili oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg