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Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 1 lb to 1¼boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika smoked paprika optional
  • tsp ½salt
  • tsp ½black pepper
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • Optional sweet-heat glaze
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce or chili paste
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Spicy creamy broth
  • 3 cups chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce reduced-sodium if possible
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves –4garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp chili paste adjust to taste
  • cup ¼heavy cream or half-and-half / full-fat coconut milk
  • Creamy garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • cup ¼heavy cream
  • Noodles + toppings
  • 2 packs ramen noodles fresh or dried
  • 2 –3 green onions sliced
  • Optional: chili oil sesame seeds, soft-boiled eggs, mushrooms, spinach/bok choy

Method
 

  1. Season (Or Quick-Marinate) The Chicken Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Mix chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper. Rub it all over the chicken. If you have 10–15 minutes, let it sit while you prep garlic and toppings. If using the sweet-heat glaze: Toss chicken pieces with soy sauce + chili sauce + honey. Let sit while you prep everything else.
  2. Sear The Chicken Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer. Cook 5–7 minutes per side for thighs, 4–6 minutes per side for breasts. Cook until the thickest part reaches 165°F (use a thermometer if you have one). Rest 3–5 minutes, then slice.
  3. Make The Creamy Garlic Sauce Melt butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic and stir 30 seconds to 2 minutes, just until fragrant. Add cream and stir until silky. Turn off the heat. Don’t boil.
  4. Build The Spicy Creamy Broth In a pot, warm sesame oil briefly. Add minced garlic and stir for 20–30 seconds. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, chili paste, and cream. Simmer gently 5–7 minutes. Taste and adjust: more chili paste for heat, more soy for salt, more cream to mellow.
  5. Cook The Noodles Cook ramen noodles based on the package time. Drain. Don’t overcook.
  6. Assemble Divide noodles into bowls. Ladle broth over noodles. Add sliced chicken. Drizzle creamy garlic sauce. Finish with green onions and any toppings you like.