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Fiery Chicken Ramen

Fiery Chicken Ramen: A Spicy Upgrade for Your Dinner Game

Experience the indulgent combination of tender chicken and spicy creamy garlic sauce in this Fiery Chicken Ramen.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs for juiciness.
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Olive oil can be used for milder taste.
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Adjust to control spice level.
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper Omit or reduce for milder taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Any neutral oil works.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter Can swap with more oil for dairy-free.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is recommended.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half or coconut milk.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for more heat.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated works best.
For the Ramen
  • 2 pkg Ramen Noodles Fresh ramen is highly recommended.
  • 2 scallions Green Onions For garnish.
  • 1 cup Carrots Optional for crunch and color.
  • 2 ea Soft-Boiled Egg Traditional ramen topping.
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds For garnish.
  • nori sheets Nori Strips For garnish and texture.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Cut chicken into strips, coat with marinade, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with vegetable oil. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, melt butter, and stir in minced garlic. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, then season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened, and stir in Parmesan until melted.
  4. Bring water to a boil, cook ramen noodles according to package directions, typically 3-4 minutes. Drain and toss with sesame oil.
  5. Assemble bowls with noodles, creamy sauce, cooked chicken, green onions, carrots, and soft-boiled egg. Garnish with sesame seeds and nori strips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels according to preference and feel free to experiment with toppings.

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