Description
Hearty ramen noodles bring Japanese comfort straight to kitchen tables with rich, umami-packed broth and tender meat. Silky noodles and carefully selected toppings create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 large chicken breast (about 0.75 pounds / 340 grams)
- 2 soft boiled eggs
- 6 leaves bok choy (roughly chopped)
Noodles and Base:
- 2 (3 ounces / 85 grams) packets instant ramen noodles
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 0.75 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
- 0.75 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.75 teaspoon mustard powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.125 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Green onions
- Roughly chopped honey roasted peanuts
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sliced baby bella mushrooms
Instructions
- Elevate the pot’s heat with olive oil and butter, then introduce baby bella mushrooms. Caramelize for 4 minutes until golden brown, developing a rich depth of flavor. Remove and reserve mushrooms for later incorporation.
- Butterfly chicken breast, tenderize with a meat mallet, and season generously with salt and pepper. Sear in the same pot for 4-5 minutes per side, creating a robust golden exterior. Transfer chicken to rest before slicing into elegant strips.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, actively scraping accumulated flavor fragments from the bottom. Allow liquid to reduce by half over 4-5 minutes, concentrating the aromatic essence.
- Introduce minced garlic, letting it release its fragrance for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, hot sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Integrate soup seasonings and allow the mixture to simmer gently for 10 minutes, harmonizing the complex flavor profile.
- Accelerate the broth to a rapid boil, then immerse ramen noodles. Cook for 1-2 minutes until tender. Reduce heat, reintroduce reserved mushrooms, bok choy, and sliced chicken. Gently integrate ingredients and allow flavors to meld for an additional 3 minutes.
- Artfully distribute the ramen into serving bowls. Embellish with a sprinkle of chopped green onions, crunchy peanuts, and a perfectly prepared soft-boiled egg, transforming the dish into a culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Make your chicken extra tender by pounding it evenly and avoiding overcooking, which prevents dry meat and ensures juicy, succulent bites.
- Boost umami depth by caramelizing mushrooms thoroughly before adding to the broth, creating a rich, complex flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Customize your ramen for dietary needs by substituting chicken with tofu for vegetarian options or using gluten-free noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-sensitive diners.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium chicken broth and adjusting salt content gradually, allowing you to manage the overall seasoning without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg