Easy Sweet and Spicy Chicken Ramen
I love making Asian food at home. I think it's so fun, and once you have the ingredients on hand - the world is your oyster! It's usually done very quick, which is perfect for when you're busy and your family is STARVIN!' I mean, a 30-minute dinner? It really can't get much better than that. This Easy Sweet and Spicy Chicken Ramen was bursting with fresh veggies, juicy chicken, sweet and spicy broth, and silky noodles. The soft-boiled egg on the top was a total chef's kiss. This is the type of meal that leaves your belly and brain in pure bliss. The warmth carries through your core!
Equipment
- Unflavored Dental Floss to slice the eggs
Ingredients
For the broth:
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Serrano Peppers deseeded and diced
- 5 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 - 13.5 oz Can Coconut Milk
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Agave Syrup
- 2 tsp Gochujang
- 1 tsp Fish Sauce
- ½ tsp Tarragon
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- Zest and Juice from One Lime about 2 tsp zest and 2 tbsp juice
For the easy sweet and spicy chicken ramen:
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Ramen Noodle Packs spice packets discarded
- 1 cup Arugula packed
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken try my recipe or use rotisserie!
For serving:
- 2 tbsp Cilantro minced
- 1 Green Onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Peanuts chopped
- Sesame Seeds
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Lime Wedges
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
- Sesame Oil
- Soft Boiled Eggs
Instructions
To prep the ingredients:
- To get started on this recipe, first we'll want to prep all of our ingredients and get our mise en place set up.
- Chop or shred the cooked chicken, then set everything off to the side. You can use rotisserie chicken or check out my recipe for oven baked chicken breasts!
Be sure to wear disposable gloves when handling the serranos. They're HOT!
To make the broth:
- In a stockpot over medium, heat the olive and sesame oil until shimmering.
- Sauté the serrano peppers for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Next, add the garlic and ginger, and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Add the rest of the broth ingredients besides the lime zest and juice and once simmering, reduce heat to medium low.
- Simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. While that's simmering, let's soft boil the eggs.
To soft boil the eggs:
- In a medium saucepan, bring some water to a boil.
- Soft boil the eggs for 6-7 minutes, then drain and add to a bowl with cold water.
- Carefully peel and set aside.
To make the sweet and spicy chicken ramen:
- Once broth is creamy and slightly thickened, stir in the ramen noodles, discarding their seasoning packs.
- Reduce heat to low, cooking 2 minutes more, and stirring the noodles occasionally to separate.
- Next, stir in the chicken and cook for 2 minutes, to warm.
- Add the arugula, stirring, and once wilted, removing from heat, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the lime zest and juice.
To serve:
- Serve this easy sweet and spicy chicken ramen with fresh cilantro, green onion, chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes garnished on top.
- Add a lime wedge, some freshly cracked black pepper, and a drizzle of sesame oil for finishing.
- Lastly, carefully grab your soft-boiled egg and using some dental floss or fishing line, wrap it around the egg lengthwise, as if you're going to tie a bow. Pull it tight and taught - slicing it over the prepared bowls of ramen.
- Lay cut side up on top of the bowls and serve immediately. Break that egg and the yolk into the ramen and it becomes part of the silky sauce. YUM. Enjoy!
Yes, it really works. This is like THE way too because these eggs are so delicate!
Nutrition
Serving: 2.5cupsCalories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 33gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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