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Homemade Ramen with Chicken, Mushrooms, and Bok Choy Recipe

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This Homemade Ramen recipe delivers a comforting bowl of rich, flavorful broth with tender seared chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh bok choy, complemented by perfectly cooked ramen noodles and soft-boiled eggs. Enhanced with a medley of seasonings including soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of hot sauce, it’s an easy and satisfying meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you’re craving authentic ramen at home.

Ingredients

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Proteins

  • 1 large boneless/skinless chicken breast (about ¾ lb.)
  • 2 soft boiled eggs (see notes)

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 8 oz. mushrooms (sliced baby bella)
  • 6 leaves bok choy, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Green onions, for garnish

Liquids and Oils

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce (Frank’s hot sauce recommended)

Dry Ingredients and Seasonings

  • 2 (3 oz.) packets instant ramen noodles (discard flavor packets)
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Roughly chopped honey roasted peanuts, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté Mushrooms: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden and tender, about 4 minutes. Remove the mushrooms and set aside to preserve their texture and flavor.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two thinner pieces. Place them between sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until about ½ inch thick. Pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear Chicken: In the same soup pot, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken slices in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat, let rest for 10 minutes, then slice into strips.
  4. Deglaze with Wine: Add the dry white wine to the pot and reduce heat to medium. Using a silicone spatula, scrape the bottom and sides of the pot to loosen browned bits. Allow the wine to simmer gently until reduced by half, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Add Garlic and Butter: Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and the minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Build Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, hot sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, onion powder, mustard powder, ground ginger, white pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let the broth simmer for 10 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
  7. Soft Boil Eggs: While the broth simmers, prepare soft boiled eggs as per notes: boil eggs for 6-7 minutes, then chill in ice water before peeling.
  8. Cook Noodles and Vegetables: Increase broth heat to a rapid boil, add the ramen noodles, and cook for 1 minute. Lower to a gentle simmer, then add the chopped bok choy, sautéed mushrooms, and sliced chicken. Simmer until noodles are tender, approximately 3 more minutes.
  9. Serve: Ladle the ramen into bowls, topping each with sliced green onions, chopped honey roasted peanuts, and a halved soft-boiled egg. Enjoy your homemade comforting ramen bowl.

Notes

  • Soft Boiled Eggs: To achieve perfectly soft boiled eggs, gently place eggs in boiling water and cook for 6-7 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
  • Use low sodium chicken broth and soy sauce to control the saltiness of the ramen.
  • Discard the flavor packets from the instant ramen noodles to avoid overpowering the broth.
  • To pound chicken evenly, cover with plastic wrap or parchment paper to prevent sticking and tearing.
  • Adjust hot sauce and red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.

Keywords: homemade ramen, chicken ramen, easy ramen recipe, ramen noodles, Japanese soup, soft boiled egg ramen

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