Description
Garlic Chicken Ramen is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and savory broth with chewy ramen noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make recipe offers a rich, nutritious, and customizable meal that warms you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts, seasoned with salt and pepper
Broth and Flavorings
- 6–8 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Noodles
- 4 servings of ramen noodles
Garnishes
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Optional: sesame seeds, soft-boiled egg
Optional Vegetables
- Mushrooms, bok choy, or spinach, as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic and Chicken: Finely chop or mince the garlic cloves to maximize their flavor. Lightly season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat sesame oil in a large pot or deep pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear until golden-brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: Using the same pot, add more garlic if needed and gently sauté until fragrant and golden, taking care not to burn it to maintain a smooth, sweet flavor.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, stirring to combine with the garlic-infused oil. Return the chicken to the pot and let everything simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Cook the Ramen Noodles: While the broth simmers, cook the ramen noodles separately according to package instructions. Drain and rinse them to prevent sticking.
- Assemble and Garnish: Place cooked noodles into serving bowls. Ladle the hot garlic chicken broth and chicken pieces over the noodles. Finish with sliced green onions and an optional drizzle of sesame oil or other garnishes like sesame seeds or a soft-boiled egg.
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best aroma and flavor depth.
- Do not overcook the chicken; sear just until golden to keep it juicy.
- Simmer gently to allow flavors to meld without toughening the chicken.
- Cook noodles separately to prevent the broth from becoming cloudy or too starchy.
- Adjust soy sauce amount to taste, starting with less and adding more if needed.
- Store leftover broth and chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; keep noodles separate to avoid sogginess.
- Freeze broth and chicken in freezer-safe containers, but avoid freezing cooked noodles.
- Reheat broth and chicken gently on the stovetop, cook or reheat noodles separately before combining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering and Searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg