Description
Spicy chicken ramen bowl elevates comfort food with bold Korean-inspired flavors that dance across your palate. Creamy sauce and tender chicken nestled among noodles create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless chicken thighs or breasts
Seasoning for Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (e.g., gochujang or sambal oelek)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce Components:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Water (to adjust consistency)
Noodle and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Optional: Sesame seeds or additional chili flakes
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by blending soy sauce, honey, chili paste, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a mixing container.
- Submerge chicken pieces in the marinade, allowing flavors to penetrate for a minimum of 15 minutes.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Transfer marinated chicken to the skillet, searing each side until a rich caramelized exterior develops and meat is thoroughly cooked.
- Remove chicken from heat, let it rest briefly, then slice into delectable bite-sized morsels.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, chili paste, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a separate bowl to create a velvety sauce.
- Adjust sauce consistency by gradually incorporating water until desired texture is achieved.
- Prepare ramen noodles following package instructions, ensuring perfect al dente texture.
- Drain noodles and enhance with a quick toss of sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and chili flakes.
- Arrange seasoned noodles in a serving bowl as the foundation.
- Layer caramelized chicken slices atop the noodle base.
- Generously drizzle the creamy chili sauce over the chicken and noodles.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by garnishing with sliced green onions, sprinkled sesame seeds, and an optional dusting of additional chili flakes.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by marinating chicken for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper taste infusion.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili paste quantity, making it mild or intensely spicy based on personal preference.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier version without compromising the rich umami profile of the dish.
- Transform into a vegetarian option by replacing chicken with firm tofu, pressing and marinating using the same technique for protein-packed alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg