Chicken Ramen

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced thin
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 2 packages ramen noodles
• 1 green onion, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Stir and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, mushrooms and carrot to the pot and bring to a boil. Then, add sliced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
3. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the ramen noodles and let them cook in the hot broth until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Once the noodles are cooked, divide the soup into bowls, garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Verdict:

This chicken ramen is the perfect comfort food that is both easy and delicious. The combination of flavors creates a savory umami broth that will warm you up on chilly evenings. The tender chicken, chewy noodles and crispy vegetables all come together in a bowl that will leave you feeling satisfied and cozy.

Serving suggestions:

Garnish the hot bowl of chicken ramen with extra chili flakes, sesame seeds or nori for an extra punch of flavor. You can also customize your ramen bowl by topping it with a boiled egg, sliced seaweed, chili oil or tofu. Enjoy this dish as a standalone meal or serve it along with some steamed veggies or edamame.