Description
Spicy chicken ramen with creamy garlic sauce delivers intense flavor for adventurous palates. Korean-inspired comfort combines bold heat and silky sauce, drawing you into a delicious culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Aromatics and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
Liquid and Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- Ramen noodles
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into delicate, uniform strips, ensuring even seasoning with salt and pepper for maximum flavor infusion.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high temperature, carefully searing chicken until achieving a rich, golden-brown exterior (approximately 6-8 minutes), stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pot, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the chicken for roughly 60 seconds, releasing its intense fragrance.
- Deglaze the pot by pouring in soy sauce and chicken broth, creating a robust liquid base; gently stir to incorporate all caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Gradually incorporate heavy cream, transforming the liquid into a luxurious, velvety sauce; allow gentle simmering for 4-5 minutes to develop depth of flavor.
- Carefully add ramen noodles directly into the simmering sauce, cooking until they reach perfect tenderness and have absorbed the surrounding flavors, typically 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the dish rest momentarily, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken and the noodles to fully absorb the creamy, fiery essence.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender and lean protein that absorbs flavors beautifully.
- Control spice levels by adjusting hot sauce or chili flakes to match personal heat tolerance.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative that adds richness and subtle sweetness.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and enhanced flavor development.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg