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Close-up of wavy ramen noodles coated in orange garlic sauce with red spice-crusted chicken.

Creamy Spicy Chicken Ramen with a Fiery Red Spice Crust

This Creamy Spicy Chicken Ramen features springy wavy noodles tossed in a rich, light-orange garlic sauce, topped with pan-seared chicken breast boasting a dark, fiery red spice crust and vibrant chili oil drizzles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Calories: 645
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 10 oz Wavy Ramen Noodles 280g
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast 450g, boneless/skinless
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika 7g
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper 2g
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder 3g
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream 240ml
  • 4 cloves Garlic 12g, minced
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth 120ml
  • 2 tbsp Red Chili Oil 30ml, for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup Green Scallions 25g, chopped
  • 1 tsp Toasted White Sesame Seeds 3g
  • 1 tsp Toasted Black Sesame Seeds 3g

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Skillet Used for searing the chicken and making the sauce.
  • 1 Large Pot For boiling the ramen noodles.
  • 1 Balloon whisk To emulsify the cream sauce.

Instructions
 

Prepare and Sear Chicken
  1. Mix paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder. Rub onto dry chicken breasts until a thick red coating forms.
  2. In a hot skillet, sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until a dark red crust and visible grill chars develop.
Noodles and Sauce
  1. Cook ramen in boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In the chicken skillet, sauté garlic, then whisk in cream and broth. Simmer until the sauce turns light orange and thickens.
Assembly
  1. Toss noodles in sauce. Top with sliced chicken, chili oil, scallions, and sesame seeds.

Notes

Ensure the skillet is hot before adding chicken for the best char.
If the sauce is too thick, use a splash of noodle water to loosen it.
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