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Spicy Ramen with Chili Crisp Chicken

This Spicy Ramen with Chili Crisp Chicken is a quick and delicious comfort food that combines spicy flavors and crispy chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the spicy ramen
  • 4 cups chicken broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 2 packs instant ramen noodles Discard the flavor packets.
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce Adjust to your heat preference.
  • 2 cups spinach, fresh
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For the chili crisp chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon chili crisp sauce Adds a significant flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour For coating the chicken.
  • 2 pieces eggs, beaten
  • as needed Oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Dip each piece into flour, shaking off excess, then into the beaten egg, and back into the flour.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry the chicken until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  3. Once done, let the chicken rest on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Make the Broth
  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer.
  2. Stir in chili garlic sauce and soy sauce, taste and adjust for spice.
Cook the Noodles
  1. Add the instant ramen noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes.
  2. In the last minute of cooking, add fresh spinach to wilt.
Serving
  1. Chop the crispy chicken into bite-sized pieces and serve on top of the ramen.
  2. Finish with sliced green onions and drizzle with extra chili crisp sauce.

Notes

Customize by adding other veggies like mushrooms or bok choy. For a healthier option, bake the chicken instead of frying.