5 from 39 votes
Chicken Ramen
Chicken Ramen is a savory noodle soup made with an aromatic broth infused with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil. It includes rehydrated dried shiitake mushrooms and shredded cooked chicken for heartiness. The dish is completed with Chuka soba noodles and garnishes like soft-boiled eggs, scallions, and sliced jalapenos for freshness and heat. The result is a flavorful, comforting bowl with tender noodles and rich broth.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
317 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (2-inch) piece ginger peeled and grated, fresh
- 8 cups chicken broth (see note 1)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (see note 2)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms (see note 3)
- 2 cups chicken shredded (see note 4, cooked
- 1 (8 ounce) package Chuka Soba noodles rehydrated (see note 5)
- 4 oft-yolk egg halved (boiled 6 1/2 minutes), for garnish
- 2 cup scallions sliced, for garnish
- 1 large jalapeno pepper thinly sliced, for garnish (see note 6
- 1 Thai bird chile thinly sliced, for garnish, optional (see note 6)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or 3-quart saucepan, heat oil until shimmering. Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in broth, water, soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil. Bring to boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and add dried mushrooms.
- Simmer until mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes.
- Using two large shallow bowls, divide chicken and noodles. Top with hot broth and garnish with eggs, scallions, and chilis.
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Notes
- The broth can be made in advance and frozen to preserve flavor and convenience.
- Use leftover rotisserie or poached chicken shredded for ease.
- Rehydrate dried shiitake mushrooms before adding to develop rich umami notes.
- Soft-boil eggs for about 6 1/2 minutes for a set white and slightly runny yolk.
- For a thicker broth, add a slurry of cornstarch and cold water gradually, simmering briefly until desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh scallions, jalapeno slices, and optional Thai bird chiles to adjust heat and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
205mg
(68%)
Sodium
4183mg
(174%)
Potassium
850mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
774IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
62mg
(69%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 205mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 4183mg | 174% |
| Potassium | 850mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 774IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.