Description
A spicy and creamy ramen dish featuring tender chicken strips, rich garlic cream sauce, and comforting noodles topped with classic ramen garnishes. Perfect for a quick yet gourmet weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup shredded carrots (optional)
- 1 soft-boiled egg, halved
- Sesame seeds & nori strips, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne, and black pepper. Toss chicken strips in the marinade and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Sear chicken in vegetable oil over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in cream, broth, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, drain, and toss with sesame oil.
- Assemble bowls by layering noodles, creamy garlic sauce, spicy chicken, and toppings (green onions, carrots, egg, sesame seeds, nori). Serve hot.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier texture.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Add veggies like spinach, bok choy, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Miso paste or tofu can be used for a vegetarian version.
- Store chicken and sauce separately; noodles are best cooked fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
