Description
How to make creamy garlic chicken ramen with tender chicken, rich broth, and aromatic garlic that transforms instant noodles into restaurant-quality comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 packages instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
Flavor Builders
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Seasonings
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
Toppings
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- 1 soft-boiled egg per serving
- 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger to the pot with chicken. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant but not brown – burned garlic tastes bitter.
- Build Broth: Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and miso paste. Whisk until miso dissolves completely, then bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add Noodles: Break ramen noodles into chunks and add to simmering broth. Cook for 2-3 minutes until noodles are just tender but still have slight bite.
- Create Creaminess: Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in milk. Don’t let it boil or the milk will curdle – keep it at gentle simmer.
- Season Finish: Add sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper as needed for perfect flavor balance.
- Serve Hot: Ladle into bowls and top with sliced green onions, soft-boiled eggs, and nori strips. Serve immediately while steaming hot for best experience.
Notes
- Don’t let the milk boil or it will curdle and ruin the creamy texture.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Chicken thighs work better than breasts for tender, flavorful results.
- Cook garlic just until fragrant to avoid bitter, burned taste.
- Add sesame oil at the end since it burns easily when heated.
- Break noodles into smaller pieces for easier eating with spoon.
Allergy Information: Dairy, Gluten, Soy
Nutrition
- Calories: 385 calories
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 28g