Description
Experience the warmth and depth of flavors in this homemade ramen bowl, featuring tender chicken, a rich umami-packed broth, and perfectly cooked ramen noodles. Topped with green onions, honey-roasted peanuts, and soft-boiled eggs, this dish is the perfect balance of savory, slightly spicy, and mildly sweet flavors. Whether you’re craving a cozy meal or an impressive homemade dish, this easy ramen recipe will satisfy your comfort food cravings!
Ingredients
Mushrooms & Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (¾ lb.)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Soup Base:
- ½ cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc recommended)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (like Frank’s)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¾ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 (3 oz.) packets instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 6 leaves bok choy, roughly chopped
Seasonings:
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
For Serving:
- Chopped green onions
- Roughly chopped honey-roasted peanuts
- Soft-boiled eggs
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown (about 4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two thinner pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Heat remaining olive oil and butter in the same pot, then sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side. Remove, let rest, and slice.
- Deglaze Pot: Pour white wine into the pot, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Simmer until the wine reduces by half (about 4 minutes).
- Build Broth: Add 1 tablespoon butter and minced garlic, cooking for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, soy sauce, hot sauce, honey, sesame oil, and all seasonings. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook Noodles & Veggies: Bring broth to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat, add bok choy, mushrooms, and sliced chicken. Simmer until noodles are tender (about 3 minutes).
- Serve: Ladle the ramen into bowls. Top with green onions, honey-roasted peanuts, and a soft-boiled egg. Enjoy!
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Replace chicken with tofu or extra mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Spicier Version: Add more hot sauce or fresh chili slices.
- Seafood Twist: Swap the chicken for shrimp or fish for a seafood variation.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
