Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce combines tender chicken thighs in a rich, garlic-infused creamy sauce with perfectly cooked ramen noodles and a spicy kick from chili paste or sriracha. This comforting yet exciting dish balances bold heat and smooth creaminess, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners or impressive meals to share.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free soy sauce and noodles)
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Noodles
- 200g fresh or dried ramen noodles
Sauce & Broth
- 4 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sriracha or chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Garnishes
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro or basil (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Pan-sear over medium-high heat until golden-brown crust forms and the chicken is cooked through. Set aside and let rest before slicing.
- Cook the Ramen Noodles: Boil the ramen noodles in salted water according to package instructions until just tender. Drain and keep warm.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same pan, add sesame oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant but not burnt. Pour in chicken broth, followed by heavy cream. Stir in soy sauce and chili paste. Simmer gently until sauce thickens to a velvety consistency.
- Combine and Finish: Add the sliced chicken back into the sauce and stir to coat. Toss in the cooked noodles, mixing gently so every strand is coated with the creamy, spicy sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Plate the ramen in deep bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro or basil, and an extra drizzle of chili paste or sriracha for added heat if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic: Freshly minced garlic offers brighter flavor than pre-minced.
- Don’t overcook noodles: Keep noodles slightly firm to prevent sogginess when mixed with sauce.
- Adjust heat gradually: Add chili paste gradually to balance spiciness to your liking.
- Rest the chicken: Rest cooked chicken before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.
- Simmer gently: Keep sauce over low heat to avoid cream curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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