Description
This Easy Wagamama Ramen recipe offers a quick and flavorful homemade ramen bowl inspired by the popular restaurant. Featuring tender chicken breast, fresh pak choi, aromatic garlic and ginger, plus a savory broth with sriracha and soy, it’s a comforting noodle soup perfect for a simple weeknight meal. Fresh garnishes like lime, coriander, and chillies add bright and spicy notes for an authentic taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Vegetables
- 1 chicken breast
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 2 pak choi, chopped in half lengthwise
- 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
- Fresh coriander, roughly chopped
- Fresh red chillies, finely sliced
- 1 lime wedge
Noodles & Broth
- 200g fresh ramen or egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 chicken stock cube (10g)
- 300ml boiling water
Instructions
- Fry the chicken: Place a non-stick frying pan on medium heat. Drizzle in some oil and place your chicken breast in the pan. Fry each side for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cook aromatics and pak choi: Add the minced garlic, ginger, and chopped pak choi to the pan. Cover with a lid and cook for a few minutes until the pak choi is al dente. Add a splash of water to create steam. Once cooked, turn off the heat and leave the lid on to keep warm.
- Prepare garnishes: While the chicken and pak choi cook, prepare all garnish ingredients such as slicing red onion, chopping coriander, and slicing chillies.
- Cook noodles: Cook the fresh noodles according to package instructions, usually a couple of minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Make the broth: In your ramen bowl, combine sriracha, light soy sauce, sesame oil (if using), sugar, and the chicken stock cube. Mix well.
- Add boiling water: Boil water in a kettle and pour approximately 300ml (about 1 1/2 inches from the top) into the bowl. Stir to combine and season to taste.
- Slice chicken and assemble: Slice the cooked chicken breast thinly. Place the noodles into the soup bowl, then add the sliced chicken and pak choi on top.
- Add garnishes and serve: Top the ramen with sliced red onions, fresh coriander, red chillies, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh noodles for the best texture, but dried ramen noodles can be substituted if unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level.
- Sesame oil adds a nutty flavor but can be omitted for a lighter broth.
- Adding a splash of water while cooking pak choi helps it steam and remain crisp.
- Leftover ramen broth can be stored in the fridge and reheated for another meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: Wagamama, Ramen, Chicken Ramen, Japanese Soup, Easy Ramen, Noodle Soup, Quick Dinner
