Description
Indulge in the rich and bold flavors of this Spicy Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce. This Asian-inspired dish combines tender chicken slices with savory noodles coated in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce. Topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this bowl of goodness is a perfect balance of spice and creaminess.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Ramen Noodles: Prepare ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, and paprika. Cook in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, soy sauce, and sriracha. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked ramen and chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat and simmer. Serve hot with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for the cream.
- Add sautéed spinach or bok choy for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
