Description
This lemon chicken ramen is a quick and cozy dish combining tender seared chicken, creamy lemon-infused broth, and chewy ramen noodles. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s comforting, flavorful, and customizable.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 50 g all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 600 ml chicken stock
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 300 ml single or light cream
- 150 g fresh ramen noodles
- 5 g parsley, finely chopped (for topping)
- Lemon wedges (for topping)
- Mangetouts (for topping)
- Sesame seeds (for topping)
Instructions
- Coat the chicken breasts in the seasoned flour. Heat a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil, and sear the chicken for about 3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic, paprika, oregano, and chilli flakes. Stir briefly, then pour in chicken stock and lemon juice. Add the cream and stir to combine.
- Return the chicken breasts to the saucepan, cover with a lid, and cook for 5–10 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the ramen noodles to the broth and cook for 2–3 minutes or according to package instructions.
- Slice the cooked chicken.
- Divide the noodles and broth into two bowls, top with sliced chicken, parsley, lemon wedges, mangetouts, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use tofu or mushrooms instead of chicken for a vegetarian option.
- Try different noodles like udon or rice noodles.
- Add vegetables like broccoli, edamame, or spinach for extra nutrients.
- To make it spicier, increase the chilli flakes or add hot sauce.
- Add butter or coconut milk for a richer broth.
- Only add noodles when ready to serve to avoid mushiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
