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Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce

A bold and satisfying spicy chicken ramen bowl featuring tender golden chicken strips coated in smoky spices, silky Parmesan garlic cream sauce, and ramen noodles topped with a soft-boiled egg. Ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 920

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil toasted preferred
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated only
  • 2 packs ramen noodles discard seasoning packets
  • 1 tsp sesame oil for tossing noodles
  • 0.5 cup green onions sliced
  • 0.5 cup shredded carrots optional, for crunch
  • 1 soft-boiled egg halved, for topping
  • sesame seeds and nori strips for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large pot for boiling noodles
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Add sliced chicken, toss to coat, and marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through (165 degrees F internal temperature). Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan until smooth. Remove from heat.
  5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook ramen noodles for 2 to 3 minutes according to package instructions. Drain and toss immediately with sesame oil.
  6. Divide noodles into two deep bowls. Spoon creamy garlic sauce over noodles. Top with fiery chicken, green onions, shredded carrots, and a halved soft-boiled egg. Garnish with sesame seeds and nori strips. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store chicken and sauce separately from noodles in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat sauce over low heat with a splash of broth to loosen. Freeze chicken and sauce separately for up to 2 months. Adjust cayenne and chili powder to control heat level.