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Fiery Chicken Ramen with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Spice up your dinner with this Fiery Chicken Ramen featuring a creamy garlic sauce! Packed with flavor, this dish combines marinated chicken thighs cooked to perfection with shiitake mushrooms and fresh spinach. The rich broth, made with gochujang and soy sauce, pairs perfectly with instant ramen noodles. Top it off with a luscious garlic cream sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds for a meal that’s sure to impress! Ready in under an hour and serves two. Enjoy a bowl of warmth and spice!
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Ingredients
  

2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon sesame oil

4 cups chicken broth

2 packs of instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)

1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms

2 cups baby spinach

2 green onions, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup heavy cream

Salt and pepper to taste

Sesame seeds for garnish

Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Add chicken thighs, coating them well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

    Cook the Chicken: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade) and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and caramelized. Transfer to a plate and let it rest, then slice into strips.

      Prepare the Broth: In a pot, add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the reserved marinade and add sliced shiitake mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes until mushrooms are tender.

        Cook the Noodles: In the pot with the simmering broth, add instant ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes.

          Create the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add heavy cream, and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

            Add Spinach and Chicken: Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the baby spinach and cooked chicken strips into the pot. Allow it to heat through for about 1-2 minutes.

              Serve: Divide the ramen into bowls. Drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve lime wedges on the side for an extra zing.

                Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 30 minutes | 50 minutes | Serves 2