Description

A comforting and flavorful one-pot chicken noodle soup infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions. Tender shredded chicken and silky noodles simmer in a savory broth finished with sesame oil and chili oil for gentle heat.

Ingredients

2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs

6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 piece ginger (3 inches), peeled and finely chopped

1 bundle scallions (6 to 8 oz), thinly sliced, whites and greens separated

4 tsp kosher salt

Freshly ground black or white pepper, to taste

10 cups water

8 oz dried ramen noodles or dried curly noodles

1 cup carrot, cut into thin matchsticks

1/4 cup black rice vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Crispy chili oil, to taste

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Instructions

Place the chicken thighs, garlic, ginger, scallion whites, salt, pepper, and water into a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the broth.
Stir in the soy sauce, black rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Add the dried noodles and carrot matchsticks to the pot. Cook according to package instructions, about 3 to 5 minutes, until noodles are tender.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with scallion greens and crispy chili oil. Serve hot.

Notes

For a leaner option, substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast.

Add mushrooms, baby spinach, or bok choy for extra vegetables.

For a gluten-free version, use rice noodles and tamari instead of ramen and soy sauce.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store noodles separately if possible.

Freeze the broth and shredded chicken without noodles for up to 2 months.

Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the broth.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Simmer
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 1,200 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 42 g
Cholesterol: 165 mg