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Easy Chicken Ramen

This easy chicken ramen is cozy, flavorful, and way better than anything from a packet. Tender chicken, a rich soy-garlic broth, and slurp-worthy noodles come together for the ultimate comfort bowl. The creamy base made with egg yolk and mayo gives it that restaurant-style texture — silky, rich, and totally satisfying. Top it with bok choy, scallions, or whatever ramen toppings you love most for a quick, customizable meal that feels special without the effort.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 packs of your favorite ramen noodles
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise divided
  • 2 tsp minced garlic divided
  • 2 boiled eggs
  • Scallions for topping
  • Bok choy boiled

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts with soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, garlic, and ground ginger. Toss until the chicken is fully coated in that glossy, flavorful marinade.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and give it a quick spray of nonstick cooking spray. Add the chicken and cook on both sides until golden and cooked through — about 10 minutes total. Don’t forget to pour the marinade into the pan too; it adds great flavor as it cooks down.
  • While the chicken cooks, boil your eggs to your liking (soft or hard — your call) and blanch the bok choy for 5–6 minutes, just until tender and bright green.
  • Once the chicken is done, set it aside to cool for a few minutes, then slice it thinly. In a large pot, add the chicken broth, soy sauce, and mirin. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the ramen noodles (skip the seasoning packets) and cook until tender.
  • Grab two serving bowls. In each one, add an egg yolk, a spoonful of mayonnaise, and a little minced garlic. Break the yolk and stir it all together — this creates a rich, silky base for your ramen.
  • When the noodles are ready, ladle a bit of the hot broth into the first bowl and stir, then add the noodles and a little more broth until they’re just peeking out of the surface. Repeat for the second bowl.
  • Top each bowl with sliced chicken, bok choy, scallions, and your boiled egg halves. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds or red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.