Chicken Chintan Ramen
Quick stovetop ramen with tender chicken, aromatic broth, and crispy toppings. A simplified weeknight version of the Japanese classic, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced thin
- 8 oz dried ramen noodles
- 3 stalks scallions, sliced crosswise into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- 1
Pour the 6 cups of chicken broth into a large pot and set the heat to high until you see bubbles breaking the surface, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Add the 12 oz chicken breasts and ginger slices to the boiling broth; they will sink at first, which is normal.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the broth simmer gently for 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (no pink inside when you cut the thickest part with a knife).
- 4
Remove the chicken with tongs or a slotted spoon and place it on a cutting board; let it rest for 1 minute while you continue cooking the broth.
- 5
Stir the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce into the simmering broth and taste; add more soy sauce or salt if needed.
- 6
Raise the heat under the broth to high until it reaches a gentle boil; add the 8 oz of dried ramen noodles and stir gently to separate them.
- 7
Let the noodles cook at a gentle boil for 3–4 minutes, stirring once, until they are soft but still have a slight firmness when you bite one.
- 8
Slice the rested chicken breasts against the grain into thin strips about 1/4-inch thick, like cutting across the muscle fibers.
- 9
Divide the noodles and broth evenly between two large bowls, filling each about three-quarters of the way up the sides.
- 10
Arrange the sliced chicken in a small pile on top of the noodles in each bowl.
- 11
Scatter the sliced scallions over the chicken and noodles; serve immediately while the broth is still steaming hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- tongs or slotted spoon
- wooden spoon for stirring
- two large soup bowls
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