Ramen is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, savory broth, and perfectly cooked noodles. And there’s none better than my chicken ramen with soft-boiled egg recipe!
It’s a popular Japanese meal that can be made at home with simple ingredients.
The recipe is straightforward and allows for customization with your favorite toppings like green onions, nori, or sesame seeds.
Delicious Chicken Ramen Recipe
This ramen features a rich chicken broth infused with garlic and ginger, served over noodles and topped with a soft-boiled egg. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 2 people.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 packs of ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon miso paste (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Nori sheets for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Broth: In the same pot, add garlic, ginger, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add Chicken: Return the chicken to the pot, add soy sauce and miso paste if using. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Cook the Noodles: In a separate pot, cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Soft-Boiled Eggs: In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Gently add eggs and boil for 6-7 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, then peel.
- Assemble the Ramen: Divide the cooked noodles into bowls, ladle the broth over the noodles, and top with sliced chicken, halved soft-boiled eggs, and garnishes like green onions, nori, and sesame seeds.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 bowls
- Calories: 450kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
This recipe is part of my 45 Delicious and Easy Japanese Recipes. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!
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