Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
Fiery Chicken Ramen is a comforting noodle bowl featuring spicy marinated chicken strips served over tender ramen noodles with a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Topped with fresh green onions, carrots, a soft-boiled egg, sesame seeds, and nori strips, this dish balances bold heat and creamy flavors for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
For the Spicy Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Ramen Bowl
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 soft-boiled egg, halved
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Nori strips, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate & Cook the Spicy Chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Add sliced chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring constantly. Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, then simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in grated Parmesan until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Cook the Ramen Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain noodles, toss with sesame oil, and set aside.
- Assemble the Ramen Bowls: Divide ramen noodles between bowls. Spoon creamy garlic sauce evenly over noodles. Top with spicy chicken strips, green onions, shredded carrots, and halved soft-boiled egg. Garnish with sesame seeds and nori strips. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level according to your preference.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- For extra protein, add tofu or other preferred protein substitutes.
- Soft-boil eggs by boiling for exactly 6-7 minutes, then cooling in ice water for easy peeling.
- Discard the ramen seasoning packets as they are unnecessary with the flavorful sauce.
