Description
A cozy and comforting dish featuring spicy chicken in a creamy coconut milk broth with ramen noodles and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 8 oz ramen noodles (fresh, dry, or instant)
- 1–2 tablespoons chili flakes or paste (to taste)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (mushrooms, bok choy, spinach)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, Thai basil)
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and prep vegetables.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and scallions, sautéing until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken pieces, cooking until lightly golden and fully cooked.
- Add Broth and Coconut Milk: Stir in chicken broth and coconut milk; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Spice It Up: Add chili flakes or paste to taste.
- Noodles: Add ramen noodles, cooking until tender (fresh noodles will take just a few minutes).
- Vegetables Galore: Incorporate vegetables halfway through noodle cooking; add delicate greens just before serving.
- Finish with Freshness: Squeeze fresh lime juice and garnish with herbs.
- Serve & Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and enjoy your delicious ramen!
Notes
Feel free to customize with extra vegetables or adjust the spice level to your preference. Serve with a side of garlic mushrooms for an elevated meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ramen, chicken, creamy, spicy, comfort food, Asian