Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce
A bold, spicy, and ultra-creamy ramen recipe that delivers restaurant-quality flavor in your own kitchen. Featuring juicy seared chicken, a luscious garlic cream sauce, and fire-kissed chili oil, this dish is pure comfort with a kick
Ingredients
- For the Chicken
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Garlic Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 –8 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 –2 tsp chili oil adjust to taste
- Salt to taste
- For the Ramen
- 4 portions of ramen noodles fresh or instant without seasoning packets
- 1 tsp sesame oil for tossing cooked noodles
- Optional Garnishes
- Soft-boiled eggs 1 per bowl
- Chopped green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Extra chili oil
- Nori strips
- Steamed bok choy or bean sprouts
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken : In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Sear the Chicken : Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown and fully cooked (4–5 minutes per side). Remove and rest.
- Sauté the Garlic : In the same skillet, lower heat and melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until golden and aromatic.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce : Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, soy sauce, chili oil, and salt. Let simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook the Ramen Noodles : Boil noodles in a separate pot according to package directions. Drain and toss with sesame oil.
- Combine or Plate : Either toss noodles in the sauce or plate noodles and pour sauce over them. Slice chicken and place on top.
- Garnish and Serve : Top with boiled egg, green onions, sesame seeds, chili oil, and other garnishes. Serve hot and enjoy!