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Fiery Chicken Ramen

Fiery Chicken Ramen: Spicy Comfort in Every Slurp

Fiery Chicken Ramen combines spicy flavors with a creamy garlic sauce for a comforting and delicious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast or Thighs Choose thighs for richer flavor.
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Ramen Noodles Fresh noodles preferred.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
For the Heat
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to spice tolerance.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Enhances heat.
For the Finish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice Brightens the dish.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Fork
  • serving plate

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Coat chicken with cayenne and chili powder, heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat, sauté chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown, then remove and let rest.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a separate pot, add ramen noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving some cooking water.
  3. In the same skillet, lower heat, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, pour in heavy cream, stir in chicken juices, simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  4. Add cooked ramen to creamy sauce, toss gently, adjust thickness with reserved noodle water, and season to taste.
  5. Plate ramen, slice chicken, arrange on top, drizzle with lime juice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to add veggies like bok choy or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

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