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Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Spicy marinated chicken served over fresh ramen noodles in a rich, creamy garlic sauce with bold Korean-inspired flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Japanese, Korean
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fiery Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp gochujang or chili paste
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp miso paste optional
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
Assembly
  • 4 portions fresh ramen noodles
  • 4 cups chicken broth additional
  • 4 green onions sliced thin
  • 2 soft-boiled eggs halved
  • 1 sheet nori cut into strips
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot for noodles
  • Whisk
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Marinate sliced chicken thighs in soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and brown sugar for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. In same pan, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Slowly whisk in heavy cream, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, miso paste, and white pepper. Simmer 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Cook ramen noodles in boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  6. Place cooked noodles in serving bowls and pour hot chicken broth over them.
  7. Top with creamy garlic sauce and arrange sliced fiery chicken on top.
  8. Garnish with green onions, soft-boiled egg halves, nori strips, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

For milder heat, reduce gochujang amount. Soft-boiled eggs can be prepared ahead and stored in refrigerator. Warm serving bowls for best presentation.