Description
This Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce recipe combines tender chicken with a spicy, creamy sauce over noodles for a satisfying meal with a kick.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ramen:
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
For Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- sesame seeds and extra chili oil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ramen Noodles: Cook ramen noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken slices, season, and sear until golden.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, then add sriracha, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add chicken back to the pan, toss, then add noodles and sesame oil. Stir until coated.
- Serve: Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili oil if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, double the sriracha or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Swap heavy cream for coconut milk for a dairy-free version with a slight twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
