Chicken Ramen is a popular, flavorful, and comforting Japanese dish. It typically includes ramen noodles, chicken broth, vegetables, soy sauce, and other basic seasonings, and is often topped with sliced grilled chicken, soft-boiled eggs, and fresh greens. This Homemade Ramen is one of the best soups and filling comfort food that's perfect for both lunch and dinner.
The recipe I'm sharing here provides easy step-by-step instructions for making Chicken Ramen. Additionally, a detailed video of the recipe is included to make the cooking process visually clear.
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What is Ramen?
Ramen is a comforting, filling, and popular Japanese noodle dish that has gained worldwide popularity over the years. Typically consisting of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth, ramen is often flavored with soy sauce or miso paste and topped with sliced pork, seaweed, green onions, and a soft-boiled egg.
The name "ramen" is believed to have originated from the Chinese words "lamian," which means hand-pulled noodles, and "laomian," which means stretched noodles. Ramen may vary depending on the region and the chef, with differing styles of broth, noodles, and toppings that give the dish a unique and diverse flavor profile. It is one of the iconic dishes in Japanese cuisine and is often served in casual dining settings such as ramen shops or food stalls.
So what is Chicken Ramen? Chicken Ramen is a delicious and comforting Japanese dish that is a variation of classic ramen. It is made with ramen noodles, veggies, and chicken broth and topped with grilled chicken and soft-boiled eggs. Unlike the traditional recipe that uses pork, chicken ramen is topped with grilled chicken, making it a great option for those who prefer chicken. It is typically served for lunch and dinner as a comforting meal, especially during colder months.
Preparing Chicken Ramen at home is easy with basic Asian ingredients, and you can adjust the flavors to your liking. Homemade Chicken Ramen is one of the best comfort foods, particularly during winter. It makes for a perfect dinner option when you crave Asian foods but doesn't want to dine out.
In summary, Chicken Ramen soup is an easy, delicious, and comforting dish that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. With a few basic ingredients, you can customize the flavors to suit your taste buds and savor a bowl of warm and satisfying Ramen anytime you want.
Ingredients & Substitutions
To make Chicken Ramen, you'll need some basic Asian pantry staples and fresh produce. They are easily available in most Asian stores around. So let's see what are they below.
Main Ingredients
Below are the fresh produce and proteins for making Ramen:
- Chicken broth or stock: For a savory, meaty, and rich umami flavor
- Chicken breast: Boneless, and skinless chicken breasts. It is a good source of lean protein and also makes the soup so filling. You can also use boneless chicken thighs
- Ramen noodles: Chewy and slightly nutty in flavor and the signature ingredient of the dish
- Vegetables: Veggies such as bok choy, spinach, carrots, and mushrooms add fresh, crisp, and slightly sweet or earthy flavor to your soup
- Eggs: No ramen dish is complete without creamy, rich, and flavorful soft-boiled eggs
Sauces and Flavorings
Below are the Sauces and flavorings you will need for this Homemade Ramen:
- Dark and light soy sauce: Delivers a salty, savory, and rich umami flavor to your soup
- Sriracha sauce or other hot sauce: Adds spice flavor notes to your Ramen
- Aromatics: Garlic and ginger deliver a pungent, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor
- Brown sugar: Sweet and slightly nutty and balanced out the other flavors
- Rice vinegar: For a tart and slightly sweet flavor to the soup. I have used rice vinegar here, but feel free to use regular vinegar if that is handy for you
- Black pepper and chili flakes: Add spicy and slightly smoky flavor to the soup and make it so comforting
For a detailed ingredients list, please check out the recipe card below.
How to Make Chicken Ramen at Home?
The recipe I have shared here is Chicken Ramen, a comforting Japanese Noodle dish. It is a delicious soup that's easy to prepare and full of flavor. Whether you're a fan of traditional Ramen or looking to try something new, this dish is sure to please.
Below are the high-level instructions for this recipe, but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and a video, please see the recipe card below.
Prep Chicken
- Add the ingredients -Begin by marinating the chicken. In a glass bowl, combine grated ginger, minced garlic, light, and dark soy sauce, and sriracha sauce, mixing thoroughly
- Coat the chicken - Add the sliced chicken breast and coat well with the marinade. Cover the bowl with a lid and allow the chicken to rest for at least 15 to 30 minutes. For a deeper infusion of flavors, the chicken may be left to marinate overnight in the refrigerator
- Grill the chicken - Once the chicken has marinated, heat a grilling pan over medium-high heat. Add two teaspoons of oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit
- Cover and reserve - Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and cover it with foil for later use as a topping for the Ramen
Prep Chicken Ramen
- Saute the aromatics - In a wide pot over medium heat, add one tablespoon of oil and ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes. Sauté the ingredients until they become fragrant, taking care not to burn them
- Add the veggies- Add the sliced mushrooms and carrots to the pot, season with salt, and sauté until they become slightly soft yet tender
- Add broth - Now add chicken broth to the pot, followed by dark and light soy sauces, sriracha sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil
- Simmer the soup -Reduce the heat and allow the broth and vegetable mixture to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes
- Add bok choy - Once the broth has simmered for a few minutes, add the chopped baby bok choy to the pot and simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the leaves have softened. Taste the soup and add salt if needed
- Cook the Ramen - Finally, add the ramen noodles to the pot and stir to combine. Allow the noodles to cook for 3 minutes. Once heated through, remove the soup mixture from the heat
- Serve - To serve, fill a serving bowl with chicken broth with noodles and vegetables. Top it with slices of grilled chicken, a soft-boiled egg, and a drizzle of chili oil. Enjoy your homemade Chicken Ramen
Tips
- Chicken and Marinade - For flavorful chicken when grilled, season it with aromatics and sauce. Here, I have used an Asian sauce for an added Asian flavor. However, you could also use your favorite seasoning spices, and grill, bake, or air fry your chicken. Then, slice and top it over your ramen. Some of our favorite seasonings are Cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, and fajita seasoning for a spicy flavor
- Proteins - Although I have made this ramen recipe with chicken, you can also use other meats like pork, beef, and seafood like shrimp for different variations.
- Simmering the Broth - Simmering the broth with veggies and sauces helps to infuse all the flavor, so I recommend not skipping this step for the best flavors
- Soft-Boiled Eggs - Classic Ramen has soft-boiled eggs as one of the toppings. So, to make soft-boiled eggs, simply boil the eggs for 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer them to ice-cold water, and then remove the shell. This delivers a soft yolk, but for a runny yolk, you can boil the eggs for around 5 minutes
- Salt - Always keep an eye on salt because the broth and Asian sauce that we add to the ramen have a good amount of salt added already. Always taste test and then add salt if needed
- Ramen - I have used ramen noodles that cook quickly in 3 minutes. It will always be mentioned on your package, so follow the instructions carefully while cooking the noodles. If you let the noodles cook for too long, they will turn mushy and break easily
- Toppings - For delicious ramen, fill the serving bowl with broth, noodles, veggies, sliced grilled chicken, and a soft-boiled egg. Also, top it with green onions, seaweed, a drizzle of chili oil, or any other hot sauce for the best comforting meal
Storage Suggestions
Chicken Ramen tastes great when you serve it warm. However, if you plan to store the leftovers, then I recommend storing the soup and ramen noodles in separate containers for up to 2 days.
Serving Suggestions
Chicken Ramen is a filling meal on its own. It consists of grilled chicken, noodles, veggies, and soft-boiled eggs along with the broth. However, you can also feel free to add some sides for making it even more filling.
Here are a few suggestions:
- Steamed, Baked, or roasted Vegetables: Steamed broccoli, roasted carrots, roasted broccoli, and bok choy. They can add a healthy and flavorful touch to your meal
- Egg: A soft-boiled or hard-boiled egg is a great addition to ramen, and adds a boost of protein to the dish
- Protein: If you're looking for more protein, you could add some shredded or baked chicken breast, shrimp, or crispy baked tofu to your ramen
- Garnishes: Top your ramen with some sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, or sliced jalapeños for added flavor and texture
- Side dish: If you want to serve something alongside your ramen, you could try some edamame, a side salad, fried rice, or some gyoza (dumplings)
Related Recipes
If you're looking for more comforting recipes, you can find similar soup recipes below and more at comfort food recipes and noodle recipes.
- Hot and Sour Soup
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Chicken Gnocchi Soup
- Chicken and Rice Soup
- White Chicken Chili
- Turkey Chili
- Tom Kha Gai Soup
- Vegetable Soup
More popular Japanese dishes.
Homemade Ramen Recipe Video
I have also shared a detailed video of the Chicken Ramen Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a comforting meal at home. You can also find this recipe in story format.
📖 Recipe
Homemade Chicken Ramen
Ingredients
For marinating Chicken
- 1 tsp Ginger, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce
- 1½ lb Chicken Breast, thinly sliced, boneless and skinless
To make Ramen
- 4 tsp Oil, 2 tsp for grilling chicken + 2 tsp for sauteing aromatics
- 1 tbsp Ginger, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Garlic, finely chopped
- ½ tsp Chili Flakes
- 2 cups Mushroom, sliced
- 1 Carrot, medium size, shaved using peeler
- Salt, to taste
- 5 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar, or regular vinegar
- 1½ tbsp Sriracha Sauce
- 2 tsp Brown Sugar
- ½ tsp Black Pepper, or reduce for less spice
- 1 Bok Choy, leaves separated
- 3 disc Ramen Noodles
For Toppings
- 4 Soft Boiled Eggs
- Green Onions
- Chili Oil
Instructions
To make Homemade Chicken Ramen
- In a glass bowl, combine ginger, garlic, light, and dark soy sauce, and sriracha sauce, mixing thoroughly
- Add the sliced chicken breast and coat well with the marinade. Cover the bowl with a lid and allow the chicken to rest for at least 15 to 30 minutes. For a deeper infusion of flavors, the chicken may be left to marinate overnight in the refrigerator
- Next, in a grilling pan, heat 2 teaspoons of oil and add the marinated chicken breast
- Cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and cover it with foil for later use as a topping for the ramen
- In a wide pot over medium heat, add oil and ginger, garlic, and chili flakes. Sauté the ingredients until they become fragrant
- Add the mushrooms and carrot, season with salt, and sauté until they become slightly soft yet tender
- Now add the chicken broth, light and dark soy sauces, sriracha sauce, black pepper, and brown sugar, and mix thoroughly
- Allow the broth and vegetable mixture to boil for 3 to 5 minutes
- Next, add the bok choy and simmer the soup for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the leaves have softened. Taste the soup and add salt if needed
- Finally, add the ramen noodles and allow them to cook for 3 minutes. Ramen noodles usually cook quickly, so do not leave them in the broth for an extended period
- Once the ramen noodles are soft, remove the soup mixture from the heat. The ramen is now ready to be served
To Serve
- Fill a serving bowl with a soup mix of vegetables, and ramen noodles, and top it with slices of grilled chicken, a soft-boiled egg, and a drizzle of chili oil. This dish makes a perfect filling meal on its own for both lunch and dinner
Video
Notes
- Chicken and Marinade - For flavorful chicken when grilled, season it with aromatics and sauce. Here, I have used an Asian sauce for an added Asian flavor. However, you could also use your favorite seasoning spices, and grill, bake, or air fry your chicken. Then, slice and top it over your ramen. Some of our favorite seasonings are Cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, and fajita seasoning for a spicy flavor
- Proteins - Although I have made this ramen recipe with chicken, you can also use other meats like pork, beef, and seafood like shrimp for different variations.
- Simmering the Broth - Simmering the broth with veggies and sauces helps to infuse all the flavor, so I recommend not skipping this step for the best flavors
- Soft-Boiled Eggs - Usually, ramen is topped with soft-boiled eggs. To make soft-boiled eggs, simply boil the eggs for 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer them to ice-cold water, and then remove the shell. This delivers a soft yolk, but for a runny yolk, you can boil the eggs for around 5 minutes
- Salt - Always keep an eye on salt because the broth and Asian sauce that we add to the ramen have a good amount of salt added already. Always taste test and then add salt if needed
- Ramen - I have used ramen noodles that cook quickly in 3 minutes. It will always be mentioned on your package, so follow the instructions carefully while cooking the noodles. If you let the noodles cook for too long, they will turn mushy and break easily
- Toppings - For delicious ramen, fill the serving bowl with broth, noodles, veggies, sliced grilled chicken, and a soft-boiled egg. Also, top it with green onions, seaweed, a drizzle of chili oil, or any other hot sauce for the best comforting meal
Nutrition
FAQ
Ramen is a Japanese dish that consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth. It is often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and topped with various ingredients such as sliced pork, dried seaweed, bamboo shoots, green onions, and eggs.
Chicken Ramen is a type of ramen dish that features chicken broth and meat, giving it a rich and savory flavor. The broth is typically seasoned with soy sauce or miso, and the dish is served with wheat noodles, sliced chicken, and various toppings such as green onions, seaweed, and eggs.
To achieve the best possible Chicken Ramen, it's important to use high-quality ingredients, including fresh produce and flavorful seasonings. Simmering the broth is also key to infusing the broth with maximum flavor and richness. To elevate the dish further, consider adding delicious toppings such as grilled chicken, soft-boiled eggs, chili oil, and green onions to enhance both the flavor and texture of the soup.
The healthiness depends on several factors such as the ingredients, the cooking method, and portion size. While chicken ramen can be high in sodium and calories, it can be made healthier by using fresh, whole ingredients and making homemade broth. adding veggies such as bok choy, mushrooms, and carrots can also increase the nutritional value of the dish.
I hope you found the recipe enjoyable and I would appreciate hearing about your experience with it.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to leave a comment and I will do my best to respond promptly. Thank you for reading and happy cooking!
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