Description
This spicy miso chicken ramen delivers deep umami broth, tender shredded chicken, and slow-building heat in one pot. A bold, restaurant-style ramen ready in 35 minutes.
Ingredients
• White or yellow miso paste (3 tbsp) — The foundation. White miso is milder and slightly sweet; yellow miso is more savory and assertive. Either works here
• Gochujang or sambal oelek (1–2 tbsp)
• Chicken thighs (1½ lb)
• Chicken broth (4 cups)
• Fresh ginger (1 tbsp, grated)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Sesame oil (2 tsp) — Used twice: once to cook the aromatics, once as a finishing drizzle. The finishing drizzle is the most important — do not skip it.
• Soy sauce (2 tbsp)
• Ramen noodles (2 packs, seasoning discarded)
• Toppings: soft-boiled egg, green onions, sesame seeds, chili oil
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
2. Add chicken thighs to the pot. Season with a pinch of salt. Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
3. Simmer uncovered for 18–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred using two forks, and return it to the pot.
4. Reduce heat to low. In a small bowl, whisk the miso paste with 3 tbsp of warm broth from the pot until smooth. Stir the miso mixture into the soup — never add dry miso paste directly to boiling liquid.
5. Stir in the gochujang or sambal. Start with 1 tbsp, taste, add more if you want more heat.
6. Add ramen noodles and cook 3 minutes until just tender.
7. Remove from heat. Drizzle in the remaining 1 tsp sesame oil. Taste and adjust salt.
8. Ladle into bowls. Top with soft-boiled egg, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili oil.
Notes
- Add the miso paste AFTER you turn the heat down — never boil miso.
- High heat destroys the beneficial enzymes and dulls the flavor.
- Stir it in gently off-heat or over very low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 25 Minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 660 Kcal
- Fat: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 42g
Keywords: Miso Chicken Ramen