Asian hot chicken ramen

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:30:01 GMT

Step 1

Cut up the zucchini into thin sliced quarters and place in a medium bowl

Step 2

Thinly slice the pepper and add to the zucchini

Step 3

Mince the garlic and ginger then add to the bowl with the zucchini and peppers

Step 4

Debone the thighs, remove the skin and chop the thighs and breast into bite size chunks

Step 5

Roughly chop the peanuts

Step 6

Chop the cilantro

Step 7

In a large pot, add the sesame oil and bring to temperature

Step 8

Season the chicken with the 5 spice powder and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9

Place the chicken in the large pot and cook on medium high heat until done

Step 10

Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 11

Add the zucchini, pepper, ginger, and garlic to the large pot, turn the heat down to medium.

Step 12

Cook the veg until soft, about 5 mins.

Step 13

Add the water, gochujang, soy sauce, peanut butter, lemon juice, hoisin, sugar, vinegar, and ketchup to the pot.

Step 14

Return the chicken to the pot.

Step 15

Bring to a strong simmer.

Step 16

Simmer for 20 minutes with the lid off.

Step 17

Add the noodles from the ramen packs. Do not add the flavor packets. You can use those as a chicken bouillon alternative in another recipe.

Step 18

Add half the peanuts and cook for an addition 3-5 minutes

Step 19

The noodles should have absorbed some liquid and the soup should be slightly less runny.

Step 20

Divide into bowls (pasta fork to grab the noodles and a ladle to get the broth) and garnish with remaining peanuts and cilantro.

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