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Top-down view of a bowl of ramen in a creamy garlic broth with green onions and a soft-boiled egg.

fiery chicken ramen with creamy garlic sauce

C. Sophie
Spice up dinner with fiery chicken ramen with creamy garlic sauce—velvety broth, tender chicken, and a chili kick in every savory slurp.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese-Inspired
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Marinade

  • 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Broth & Sauce

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce

Noodles & Garnish

  • 2 packs instant ramen noodles seasoning discarded
  • 3 stalks green onions thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds for sprinkling

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken pieces, toss until fully coated, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Sear the Chicken

  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the marinated chicken in a single layer.
  • Sear, undisturbed, for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and tender.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

Build the Creamy Broth

  • In the same skillet, sauté any remaining garlic bits until fragrant (30 seconds).
  • Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits.
  • Stir in heavy cream and chili sauce.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Cook the Noodles

  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil.
  • Add ramen noodles and cook according to the package instructions (3–4 minutes) until al dente.
  • Drain and divide noodles evenly among four bowls.
  • Assemble the Ramen Bowls
  • Return seared chicken to the creamy broth; stir to combine.
  • Ladle chicken and sauce over the noodles in each bowl.

Garnish & Serve

  • Top each bowl with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect balance of fiery kick and creamy garlic comfort.

Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Nutrient Amount
Calories 650 kcal
Total Fat 32 g
Saturated Fat 12 g
Cholesterol 110 mg
Sodium 1 400 mg
Total Carbohydrates 58 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 5 g
Protein 32 g
Keyword fiery chicken ramen with creamy garlic sauce, spicy ramen, comfort noodles