Description
This Chicken Ramen combines flavorful broth, tender chicken, and fresh toppings. Perfect for a quick dinner, it’s a comforting and healthy meal that will please anyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 teaspoons sesame oil (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (2-inch piece) fresh ginger (minced)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 6 cups chicken stock (or broth)
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce (divided)
- 12 ounces instant ramen noodles (4 packets, any flavor; seasoning packets discarded)
- chopped green onions
- soft boiled eggs
- sesame seeds
- sriracha
- chili oil
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on all sides of the chicken thighs.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the pot, followed by ginger and garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and broth. Return chicken to the pot, boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pot, shred, and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and sauté mushrooms until browned. Mix in 1 tablespoon of teriyaki sauce and transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, heat another teaspoon of sesame oil. Add shredded chicken and sauté until edges are crispy. Stir in remaining teriyaki sauce and remove from heat.
- Bring broth back to a simmer, add ramen noodles, and cook for 2-3 minutes until al dente.
- Ladle broth and noodles into bowls, topping with chicken and mushrooms. Add desired garnishes.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the toppings based on your preference for added flavor and texture.
If you prefer a spicier ramen, add more sriracha or chili oil to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg