A quick and comforting ramen made in one pot with tender chicken, ramen noodles and a rich, spicy-sweet gochujang broth.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2
Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Course: Main Dish
Tags: Ramen · Gochujang · Chicken Recipes · Korean Recipes · Noodle Soup · One-Pot Meals · Quick & Easy
Ingredients
For the Ramen
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ inch ginger, minced or grated
- ½ tbsp gochujang
- ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 300ml chicken broth
- 120g cooked chicken, shredded or sliced
- 1 bundle dried ramen noodles
- 2 tsp sugar or 1 tbsp ketchup
To Garnish
- 1 spring onion, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Method
1. Prepare the vegetables
Thinly slice the onion into half-moon slices.
Mince or grate the garlic and ginger.
Finely slice the spring onion and set aside for garnish.
2. Sauté the onion
Heat the cooking oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelised.
3. Add the aromatics
Add the garlic and ginger.
Stir-fry for approximately 1 minute, until fragrant.
4. Build the flavour
Add the gochujang and soy sauce.
Stir continuously for approximately 1 minute, until the ingredients are well combined.
5. Add the broth and chicken
Pour in the chicken broth and add the cooked chicken.
Add the sugar or ketchup and stir well.
Bring the broth to a gentle boil.
6. Cook the ramen noodles
Add the dried ramen noodles to the pot.
Cook according to the packet instructions, usually for approximately 3 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
7. Serve
Divide the ramen and chicken between two bowls.
Garnish with sliced spring onion and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use leftover chicken: Shredded roast or cooked chicken works particularly well in this recipe.
- Adjust the spice: Add more gochujang for extra heat or reduce it for a milder broth.
- Using water: Replace the chicken broth with 300ml water and 2 tsp chicken powder. Check the seasoning before adding more soy sauce, as chicken powder can already be salty.
- Sugar or ketchup: Sugar gives the broth a subtle sweetness, while ketchup adds sweetness with a little extra tang.
