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A bowl of ramen noodles topped with sliced roast pork, a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds, with chopsticks resting on the bowl.

Char Siu Chicken Ramen

A bold, savory noodle bowl where sweet-smoky Char Siu–style chicken meets a garlicky soy broth and chewy ramen noodles. A mashup that just works.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine asian, Japanese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 570 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • ½ teaspoon five-spice powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic minced

For the Ramen:

  • 8 ounces dried ramen noodles
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

To Serve:

  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 pieces boiled eggs halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the Chicken
    In a bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, Shaoxing wine, five-spice powder, garlic, and food coloring if using. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
  • Roast the Chicken
    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Turn on the broiler and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges are charred. Let rest, then slice thin.
  • Make the Broth
    While the chicken roasts, heat the chicken broth in a pot with soy sauce and sesame oil. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  • Cook the Noodles
    Add ramen noodles directly into the simmering broth and cook according to the package directions until just tender.
  • Assemble the Bowls
    Divide noodles between bowls. Ladle hot broth over each. Top with slices of Char Siu chicken, boiled egg halves, fresh baby spinach, and chopped green onions.

Notes

  1. Swap chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer, but shorten the roasting time to prevent drying out.
  2. Add veggies like bok choy or bean sprouts for extra crunch.
  3. Use gluten-free ramen or rice noodles for a gluten-free version.
  4. Freeze chicken and broth separately for up to a month

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 2754mgPotassium: 478mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 868IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 4mg
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