September is always the best month. The nights become cozier as we inch closer to October, and my craving for warmer dinners begins to kick in. Nothing overly cozy just yet, but more of a light yet still cozy vibe. A bowl of creamy ramen noodles will always be something I turn to when the weather cools. It just hits the spot every time. The recipe I’m sharing today is as simple and straightforward as it gets. We love it when dinner is just that! And, of course, under 30 minutes from start to finish.
These are the details
Step 1: cook the chicken Use thinly sliced breasts or thighs, whatever you prefer. In a large soup pot, cook the chicken with butter and flour. The flour will give the chicken a light coating and create a nice crispiness! Then, add a splash of tamari, garlic, and sesame seeds. Cook until the garlic is very fragrant! Pull the chicken out of the pot and set it aside for later.
Step 2: make the soup Next, using that same post, combine the broth with a can of coconut milk, tamari, fish sauce, peanut butter, Thai red curry paste, ginger, and a whole bunch of chopped-up kale. Simmer the broth for 5 minutes or until the kale is tender. Nothing fancy here. Just mix everything and simmer to bring all the flavors together. The longer you can simmer, the more flavor the broth will have. If you plan to simmer longer than 15 minutes, add the kale before serving.
Step 3: cook the noodles When you’re ready to eat, add the ramen noodles directly to the broth and bring the broth to a boil. Cook for a few minutes until the noodles are soft. I love cooking the noodles right in the broth. It eliminates a step and keeps the recipe super basic and straightforward! For the ramen noodles, I love using millet and brown rice ramen noodles (which you can find at Whole Foods, Target, and many grocery stores). They taste just like real-deal ramen noodles, but they’re much healthier, gluten-free, and vegan.
Step 4: serving To serve, ladle the broth, noodles, and vegetables into bowls. Spoon the chicken over the noodles. I add fresh cilantro and basil for added flavor and color. The zingy bright herbs are so yummy with the creamy peanut soup base. To store the soup, I recommend storing the soup and noodles separately. If you let the noodles sit in the soup, they will soak up all the broth and become very mushy.
Looking for other busy weeknight-night recipes? Try these! Garlic Butter Shrimp Pad Thai Dan Dan Noodles Thai Drunken Noodles 25 Minute Chili Oil Egg Ramen One Skillet Saucy Chicken Tortilla Enchilada Rice Bake Crockpot Crispy Chicken Tinga Tacos with Avocado Jalapeño Crema Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Salmon with Caesar Roasted Potatoes One Skillet Cheesy Green Chile Chicken Lastly, if you make this 30 Minute Crispy Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
