Chicken Ramen
Warm up with a bowl of comforting, homemade Chicken Ramen, a rich and flavorful twist on the classic Japanese noodle soup. This savory dish features tender, shredded chicken simmered in a broth infused with soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, creating a perfect balance of umami and warmth. Topped with hearty ramen noodles, crisp bean sprouts, soft-boiled eggs, vibrant green onions, and strips of seaweed, each bowl offers layers of texture and fresh flavor. Ready in just under an hour, this recipe is ideal for cozy dinners or impressing guests with your culinary skills. Whether you’re craving a simple weeknight meal or a restaurant-style experience at home, this Chicken Ramen delivers on every level.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 4 ounces ramen noodles
- 3 stalks green onions
- 2 pieces soft-boiled eggs
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 sheet seaweed sheets
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
In a large pot over medium heat, add sesame oil and warm for 1 minute.
Add chicken breasts to the pot and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add minced garlic and sliced ginger, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and water, then add soy sauce and mirin to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the chicken breasts back into the pot.
Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove the chicken from the broth, shred it using two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Add the ramen noodles to the boiling broth and cook according to package instructions.
Slice green onions while the noodles cook.
Once the noodles are cooked, divide them into bowls and ladle the broth and chicken over them.
Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions, bean sprouts, and halved soft-boiled eggs.
Cut the seaweed sheet into strips and add to each bowl.
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade chicken ramen!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 658 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 5981 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.4 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 155.9 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1538 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
