Description
A comforting and flavorful ramen dish with a creamy coconut base and a kick of spice.
Ingredients
- Chicken (breast or thighs), boneless
- Coconut milk
- Fresh ginger, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Scallions, chopped
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Carrots, sliced
- Bell peppers, sliced
- Bok choy, chopped
- Cilantro, for garnish
- Thai basil, for garnish
- Lime, for squeezing
- Chili paste or fresh chili, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: chop garlic, ginger, and scallions.
- Cook the chicken: heat oil in a skillet, add chicken, and sauté until golden and cooked through.
- Sauté aromatics: in the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and scallions, cooking until fragrant.
- Create the broth: add broth and whisk in coconut milk, then stir in chili paste and season with soy sauce.
- Add vegetables: bring broth to a simmer and add sliced vegetables, cooking until tender.
- Combine chicken and noodles: return chicken to the pot and add ramen noodles, cooking until soft.
- Final touches: stir in lime juice and herbs before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with herbs and a lime wedge.
Notes
Keep an eye on the noodle cooking time to avoid mushiness. Adjust spice levels as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ramen, creamy chicken, spicy soup, comfort food, Asian cuisine