Spicy Chicken Ramen

a bowl of ramen with noodles, eggs, chicken and green onions

5 from 15 votes

This spicy chicken ramen is sure to warm your soul with a flavor packed broth, tender, juicy chicken and all the ramen goodies you've come to love. Ready in under 20 minutes, this is an easy way to get your ramen fix!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup/Stew

Cuisine: American, Chinese, Japanese

Diet: Halal

Servings: servings

Calories: 594kcal

Author: Danielle Wolter

Equipment

Dutch oven

Ingredients

1 inch piece fresh ginger peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon butter
8 cups chicken stock low sodium
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup chili garlic sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup sake substitute dry white wine
⅛ cup rice vinegar
4 packages ramen noodles without seasoning packets
3 cups chopped chicken cooked
6 ramen eggs optional
1 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon sesame oil for finishing

Instructions

Heat the butter in a Dutch oven (or other large pot) over medium heat and add the garlic and ginger. Sauté until it start to turn golden brown.
Add the chicken stock, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, brown sugar, sake and rice vinegar and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
Cook the dried ramen noodles according to package directions while the broth simmers. (do not use the seasoning packet!)
Drain the noodles, place them in 6 individual bowls and ladle the broth over the top.
Top with the shredded chicken, green onions, a ramen egg (optional) and a ½ teaspoon of sesame oil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sriracha if desired.

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Notes

Use good quality chicken stock. Since the broth is the foundation of this homemade chicken ramen, using a flavorful low-sodium chicken stock gives you more control over the seasoning.
Prepare your toppings before you start cooking. This quick ramen dinner comes together fast, so have your ramen eggs, green onions, sesame seeds, and additional toppings ready to go.
Taste the broth before serving. If you prefer a milder spicy chicken ramen, add a little extra chicken stock. For more heat, stir in additional chili garlic sauce or sriracha.
Don’t let the noodles sit in the broth. For the best texture, store the noodles separately from the broth to prevent them from becoming overly soft.
Use leftover chicken for an even faster meal. Rotisserie chicken is an excellent shortcut that makes this an easy 20-minute ramen recipe perfect for busy nights.

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