Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce
This fiery chicken ramen features juicy seared thighs, creamy garlic sauce, and spicy chili paste for a cozy, crave-worthy meal.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 4 cloves garlic minced fresh
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste adjust to taste
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 6 ounces ramen noodles
- 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or avocado
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions finely chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 6–8 mins per side until golden and cooked. Set aside and slice.
- Lower heat and sauté minced garlic until golden and fragrant.
- Add chicken stock, soy sauce, and chili paste. Stir and simmer.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer 5–7 minutes to thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Meanwhile, cook ramen noodles per package, then drain and reserve.
- Add cooked noodles to sauce and gently stir to coat.
- Serve with sliced chicken, green onions, optional chili oil or sesame seeds.
- Eat hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk instead of cream. Always cook noodles separately to keep them perfect in texture. You can prep broth and chicken ahead — just cook fresh noodles before serving.