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Spicy Peanut Chicken Ramen with Lime and Scallions

This Spicy Peanut Chicken Ramen is bursting with creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors for a quick, satisfying weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces ramen noodles
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 13.5 ounces coconut milk 1 can
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/4 cup scallions chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Medium saucepan
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ladle and tongs

Method
 

Prepare Your Ingredients
  1. Thinly slice the chicken breast into bite-sized strips. Mince the garlic and fresh ginger, chop the scallions, and juice the lime. Set aside.
Sauté the Chicken and Aromatics
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until starting to brown and nearly cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and ginger, stir constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Make the Peanut Sauce Broth
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, and coconut milk. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Cook the Ramen Noodles
  1. Add ramen noodles to simmering broth and cook according to package instructions, about 3-4 minutes, until tender but springy.
Combine and Finish
  1. Transfer cooked chicken and aromatics into broth with noodles. Stir gently to combine. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lime juice. Adjust salt, pepper, or sriracha to taste.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Ladle ramen into bowls and sprinkle with chopped scallions and optional cilantro. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level to your preference.
  • For best texture when storing leftovers, keep noodles separate from broth and add fresh lime juice before serving.
  • Substitute scallions seasonally with pea shoots, asparagus tips, or kale for variety.