Dinner for 2
Homemade Chicken Ramen
This chicken ramen combines sesame, ginger, mushrooms, noodles, and cooked chicken in a hot soy-seasoned broth.
$21.46for 4 servings
$5.36 per serving$21.46 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 1.25 | $1.36Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $1.09Typical price |
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.54Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.73 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSoy sauceSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp chili paste
- 4 scallions
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 4 scallions
- 4 oz shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced cooked chicken
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3 packs ramen noodles
- 2 6-minute eggs
- sesame seeds (optional)
Steps
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a 4-quart pot over medium heat and cook the garlic, ginger, and scallions for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken stock, soy sauce, and salt, then bring the broth to a simmer for 8 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and simmer for 3 minutes until steaming hot.
- Add the ramen noodles and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Divide the ramen between bowls and top each with a six-minute egg, chili paste, remaining sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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