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I first created this Fiery Chicken Ramen on a rainy evening when I craved something spicy, bold, and soul-warming. What started as a fridge-cleanout became one of my most requested recipes. This dish has the heat of chili oil, the richness of chicken broth, and the slurp-worthy satisfaction of chewy noodles. It’s my spicy love letter to comfort food—fiery but cozy. And the best part? You can make it from scratch in under an hour.
Why You’ll Love This Spicy Ramen Bowl
Comfort Food with Kick
This isn’t your average bowl of soup. It’s fiery, layered with garlic, ginger, chili, and chicken, and delivers serious flavor without needing restaurant ingredients.
Quick Yet Deeply Satisfying
Ready in under 45 minutes, this recipe uses pantry staples and a few Asian flavor heroes—perfect for a weeknight win or weekend indulgence.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Chili oil or hot sauce (to finish)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Sauté the Aromatics
Heat sesame oil and vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add Spice and Sauce
Stir in chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Let it sizzle for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
3. Build the Broth
Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
4. Cook the Noodles
Add ramen noodles and shredded chicken to the pot. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until noodles are cooked and chicken is heated through.
5. Soft-Boil the Eggs (If Not Prepped)
While broth simmers, boil eggs for 6–7 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. Peel and slice.
6. Taste and Adjust
Add salt or more soy sauce to taste. For more heat, add a dash of chili oil or sriracha.
7. Assemble the Bowls
Ladle broth and noodles into bowls. Top with egg halves, green onions, sesame seeds, and extra chili oil.
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Fiery Chicken Ramen
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Bold, spicy, and ultra-comforting Fiery Chicken Ramen made with rich chicken broth, chili oil, and shredded chicken. A warming noodle bowl in under 45 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
2 soft-boiled eggs
Salt to taste
Green onions, sliced (garnish)
Sesame seeds (optional)
Chili oil or extra sriracha (to finish)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat sesame and vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
3. Stir in chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
5. Add noodles and chicken. Cook until noodles are tender, 4–5 minutes.
6. Soft-boil eggs (if not already done), peel, and halve.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or more soy sauce.
8. Ladle into bowls. Top with eggs, green onions, sesame seeds, and chili oil.
Notes
Control spice by adjusting chili garlic sauce.
Use vegetable broth and mushrooms to make it vegetarian.
Cook noodles separately if planning to store leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Fiery Chicken Ramen, Spicy Ramen, Homemade Ramen
FAQs About Fiery Chicken Ramen
How spicy is this recipe?
Medium heat as written, but you can reduce or increase the chili garlic sauce to control the fire.
Can I make it vegetarian?
Absolutely—use veggie broth and swap chicken for mushrooms or tofu.
What noodles should I use?
Standard ramen noodles work great. You can also use udon or soba for a twist.
Can I freeze it?
Yes, just freeze the broth separately from the noodles and toppings for best results.