Fiery Chicken Creamy Garlic Ramen (Printable Version)

Bold Asian comfort food featuring spice-rubbed chicken and chewy noodles in a rich broth, balanced with creamy garlic sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
03 - 1 teaspoon paprika
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ For the Broth

07 - 3 cups chicken broth
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - ¼ cup heavy cream

→ For the Creamy Garlic Sauce

12 - 1 tablespoon butter
13 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
14 - ¼ cup heavy cream

→ For the Ramen

15 - 2 packs ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
16 - 1 green onion, chopped
17 - 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional, for extra heat)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a bowl, mix chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken evenly and let it sit for 15 minutes.
02 - Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add oil, and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
03 - In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, stir, and let it thicken slightly. Set aside.
04 - Boil water in a pot and cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
05 - In a pot, heat sesame oil and sauté minced garlic until aromatic. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, and heavy cream. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
06 - Divide the noodles into bowls. Pour the spicy broth over the noodles. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with creamy garlic sauce.
07 - Sprinkle chopped green onions and a drizzle of chili oil for extra spice. Serve hot and enjoy!

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 40 minutes for a restaurant quality meal at home
  • Uses simple pantry staples with maximum flavor impact
  • Perfect balance of creamy and spicy elements
  • Customizable heat level to suit your preference
02 -
  • High in protein with 38g per serving
  • Easily customizable with additional toppings
  • Perfect for meal prep just store components separately
  • Beautifully impressive for guests despite simple preparation
03 -
  • Allow spiced chicken to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for more even cooking and better flavor development
  • When adding cream to hot broth reduce the heat and whisk constantly to prevent curdling
  • Cook noodles slightly under package directions as they will continue cooking in the hot broth

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