Description
Bold gochujang noodles with ground chicken, ramen, and a savory sesame chili sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknights with big flavor and easy prep.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2–3 tablespoons gochujang sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1–2 cups broth or water
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 packets ramen noodles (no seasoning)
- 1–2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped herbs
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Cook ramen noodles in salted boiling water; drain slightly firm.
- Brown ground chicken with salt and pepper until cooked through.
- Add sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes, thinning with broth as needed.
- Toss in noodles and cook 2–3 minutes to coat evenly.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Finish with chili oil, sesame seeds, and herbs before serving.
Notes
- Thin sauce gradually to control texture.
- Let the sauce simmer briefly before adding noodles for deeper flavor.
- Adjust sweetness and heat to taste.
- Use al dente noodles to prevent softness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired