1tbspmirin or substitute with rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar
1tbspgochujang or sriracha
1tbspfresh gingergrated
2clovesgarlicminced
2servings of ramen noodlesdried
For the Chicken and Toppings
2boneless skinless chicken breasts
1tspsesame oil
2large eggs
1cupsliced shiitake or cremini mushrooms
1head bok choychopped
2scallionsthinly sliced
1tspsesame seeds
A handful of fresh cilantrochopped
Chili oil or red pepper flakesoptional, for extra heat
Instructions
Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, mirin, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir in the gochujang or sriracha until it's fully dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat while you prepare the other ingredients.
Cook the Chicken: While the broth simmers, heat the sesame oil in a separate skillet. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked. Once done, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
Boil the Eggs: In a small pot, carefully lower the eggs into boiling water and boil for 6-7 minutes for a perfect jammy yolk. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Once cooled, peel and slice in half.
Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a separate boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them well and divide them evenly between two large bowls.
Assemble the Ramen: Add the bok choy and mushrooms to the simmering broth and cook for 1-2 minutes until they are slightly tender. Ladle the hot broth and vegetables over the noodles in each bowl. Top with the sliced chicken, soft-boiled egg halves, scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Drizzle with chili oil if you want an extra kick. This incredible spicy chicken ramen is now ready to enjoy.
Notes
For a richer broth, you can add a pinch of dashi powder.