Description
Spicy Chicken Ramen in Creamy Garlic Sauce is a quick, comforting dish featuring tender chicken, springy noodles, and a rich, spicy garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknights or cozy meals, it’s customizable and full of bold, satisfying flavor.
Ingredients
- For the ramen:
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 2–3 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Toppings:
- Green onions, sliced
- Soft-boiled eggs (optional)
- Sesame seeds
- Spinach or bok choy
- Extra sriracha (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F/75°C). Rest, then slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and broth. Stir in cornstarch slurry until sauce thickens.
- Cook ramen noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions (3–4 minutes), then drain.
- Add noodles to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Divide noodles into bowls, top with sliced chicken, and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, spinach, soft-boiled eggs, and extra sriracha as desired.
Notes
- Use chicken breast for a leaner option.
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
- Add mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers for more veggies.
- Use tamari and gluten-free noodles to make it gluten-free.
- Rotisserie chicken works as a quick substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
