Description
A comforting and flavorful Chicken Ramen Noodles recipe featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a savory broth with instant ramen noodles, fresh vegetables, and a gently cooked egg for a satisfying homemade meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 egg
Broth & Seasonings
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Pasta
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to become hot.
- Cook Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the pot and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Rest Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and set them aside to cool.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chili flakes to the broth.
- Prep Egg: Crack the egg into a small bowl and set aside for later use.
- Shred Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces using a fork or hands.
- Cook Noodles: Add ramen noodles to the simmering broth and cook 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add Vegetables and Chicken: Stir in spinach, mushrooms, and shredded chicken to the pot.
- Poach Egg: Reduce heat to low, gently slide the egg into the pot, and cook 2-3 minutes until the white is set but yolk remains runny.
- Add Green Onions: Stir in chopped green onions and let them soften for one minute.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the broth and add more soy sauce, vinegar, or chili flakes if needed.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, ensuring each gets chicken, noodles, broth, spinach, mushrooms, and egg.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade chicken ramen noodles.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter version.
- Adjust chili flakes to taste for desired spiciness.
- Use fresh ramen noodles if available for a more authentic texture.
- For a richer broth, simmer chicken bones beforehand to make homemade stock.
- Adding other vegetables like bok choy or carrots can enhance nutrition and flavor.
- Cook the egg longer if you prefer a fully cooked yolk.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated up to 2 days; reheat gently on the stove.
