Description
Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delightful fusion of spicy, savory, and creamy flavors that will warm your soul. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken, luscious garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked ramen noodles. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, each bowl promises an explosion of flavor that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and coconut milk to create the creamy garlic sauce.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions (about 4-5 minutes). Drain and reserve a bit of pasta water.
- Slice the rested chicken thinly. In the same skillet used for chicken, add cooked ramen noodles and reserved pasta water; pour in the garlic sauce. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve in bowls topped with sliced chicken and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh and use vegetable broth. - Add vegetables like bok choy or mushrooms for extra nutrition. - Adjust spiciness by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes.