Spicy Miso Ramen with Chicken – Easy Japanese Ramen Recipe for Bold Flavor

           Spicy Miso Ramen with Chicken – Easy Japanese Ramen Recipe for Bold Flavor

                                                                                  

Ingredients (Serves 2):

• For the broth:

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 tbsp red miso paste

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp sesame paste or tahini

  • 1 tbsp chili bean paste (doubanjiang) or Korean gochujang

  • 2 tsp minced garlic

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 1 tsp sugar

  For the chicken:

  • 200g boneless chicken thighs (or breast)

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp sake (optional)

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • Pinch of pepper

  For toppings:

  • Soft-boiled egg

  • Bean sprouts

  • Corn kernels

  • Green onions, finely chopped

  • Chili oil drizzle

  • Nori (optional)

  For noodles:

  • 2 servings fresh ramen noodles

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  🍳 How to Cook:

  1. Marinate the chicken:

     • Mix soy sauce, sake, sesame oil, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate chicken for 15–30 minutes.

  2. Cook the chicken:

     • Pan-sear or grill the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Slice thinly.

  3. Make the broth:

     • In a saucepan, heat sesame oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chili paste for 1 minute until fragrant.

     • Add chicken broth, water, miso, soy sauce, sesame paste, and sugar. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. Prepare noodles:

     • Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain well.

  5. Assemble:

     • Place noodles in bowls, pour hot spicy miso broth over them.

     • Top with sliced chicken, soft-boiled egg, bean sprouts, corn, and green onions.

     • Finish with a drizzle of chili oil for extra heat.