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Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce

A spicy and creamy ramen dish featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a rich garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Broth
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for marinating chicken
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking chicken
Noodles and Vegetables
  • 4 oz ramen noodles or any preferred noodles
  • 1 cup baby spinach fresh
  • 1 carrot carrot julienned
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 2 green onions green onions sliced for garnish
Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, marinate the chicken thighs with soy sauce and sriracha for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Make the Broth
  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
  2. Add the cooked chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and carrots to the broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Cook the Noodles
  1. In a separate pot, cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Creamy Garlic Sauce
  1. In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked noodles and baby spinach to the broth. Stir to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
  2. Serve the ramen in bowls, topped with creamy garlic sauce and garnished with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less sriracha. You can also add other vegetables like bok choy or bell peppers.

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