Description
Korean Spicy Chicken Noodles are a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken and chewy noodles in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a delightful explosion of flavors that will satisfy everyone at the table. With the ability to customize ingredients based on your preferences, such as swapping chicken for turkey or beef, this dish is not only delicious but also versatile. Serve it up with fresh vegetables or unique garnishes for an elevated dining experience.
Ingredients
- Fresh ramen noodles
- Chicken thighs
- Gochujang
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Sesame oil
- Garlic
- Scallions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fresh ramen noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of water to thin if needed.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the gochujang sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg