Spicy Buldak Noodles with Fried Egg
Korean fire noodles tossed with chicken and a bold gochujang-butter sauce, topped with a crispy fried egg. Ready in under 20 minutes with maximum TikTok flavor.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 625
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 10 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz ramen noodles (instant or fresh)
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large skillet to medium-high heat with 1 tbsp oil. Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring, until golden and cooked through, ~7 minutes.
- 2
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add gochujang, butter, and soy sauce; mix until well combined.
- 3
Boil noodles in salted water per package directions until al dente, ~3 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 4
Add noodles and 1/4 cup pasta water to the skillet. Toss constantly until noodles are coated and sauce clings, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Push noodles to the side. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet and crack both eggs into the empty space. Fry until whites set and yolks jiggle, ~3 minutes.
- 6
Divide noodles and chicken between bowls. Top each with a fried egg and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch nonstick skillet
- large pot (for boiling noodles)
- tongs or wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
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