Description
These Saucy Gochujang Noodles with Chicken are a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the umami richness of gochujang sauce with tender ground chicken and slurp-worthy noodles. The spicy, sweet, and savory flavors come together to create a mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
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Gochujang Sauce:
- 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 minced garlic
- 1–2 cups broth or water for thinning the sauce
Ramen:
- 1 pound ground chicken (could also use pork)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 packets ramen or stir fry noodles (just the noodles)
- 1–2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup chives, scallions, cilantro, basil, or whatever herbs you like for topping
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon chili oil for finishing
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for finishing
Instructions
- Whisk the sauce ingredients (except the extra broth) in a small bowl or shake together in a jar. It should form a thick sauce.
- Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Boil the noodles for just a few minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.
- When the chicken is done, add spinach, cooked noodles, and sauce to the pan, keeping it over medium high heat. Toss to combine; heat until the spinach is wilted. Add extra water or broth to thin the sauce, a little at a time, to get the sauciness that you like (I usually add about 1 1/2 cups total).
- Serve topped with fresh herbs, scallions, chili oil, sesame seeds, and whatever else you like.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
