Name: Chicken Ramen Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock (homemade or store bought); 1/2 tsp fish sauce; 1 tsp oyster sauce; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp garlic (grated); 1 tsp ginger (grated); 1 package ramen noodles; 4 baby bok choy; 1/2 lb mushrooms; 1/4 cup bean sprouts; 1/4 cup mixed sprouts; 4 radishes (sliced); 2 green onion (sliced); 4 soft boiled eggs (or ramen eggs)

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This chicken ramen recipe is an easy, fun dish that is far superior to the stuff in the little cups. Not much more work than that, either. Use homemade chicken stock, or store-bought, to make it even easier.

Chicken ramen in bowl with colorful toppings. — Chicken Ramen

Fresh and delicious ingredients make this ramen stand out. Buy a few fun toppings and set up a ramen bar the whole family can enjoy. Ramen is a traditional Japanese dish that is usually made with a soy-flavored chicken or pork broth and curly noodles. This Ramen recipe utilizes some stock I made from leftover chicken bones. Or use leftover turkey from that Thanksgiving bird!

What you need

Vegetables of your choice, we choose shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, bean sprouts, mixed sprouts, fresh scallions and radishes.
Good quality chicken stock, homemade or store-bought
Fresh garlic
Fresh Ginger
Ramen noodles
Chicken- leftover chopped chicken, if desired.

Chicken ramen ingredients on wooden board.

How to make it

To Make Homemade Chicken Broth

Whole chicken in a large stockpot. — Photo credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Add either a whole chicken, chicken breasts or meaty chicken bones to a large stockpot. Barely cover it with water.

Rough-chopped aromatics added to the chicken. — Photo credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Rough chop aromatics, unpeeled onion, celery and carrots.

Salt, pepper and spices added to the pot.

Add salt, pepper and herbs, like thyme and parsley. Bring the pot to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender and the broth is flavorful.

This recipe makes the most flavorful broth.

How to Make Ramen Eggs

Ramen eggs are simply soft-boiled eggs, peeled and then soaked in soy sauce. They are pictured in the photos.

Add enough water to cover the number of eggs that you need. Bring to a high simmer, just before boiling.
Simmer for six minutes, often referred to as a 6 minute egg.
Set up an ice bath.
Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge them into an ice bath.
Once the eggs are cool enough, carefully peel them.
Make a marinade with mirin, soy sauce, brown sugar and shaved garlic and ginger (optional but delicious).
Add the eggs to the marinade. Marinate for 6 hours.

How to Make the Ramen

Musrooms sautéing in a cast iron pan. — Photo credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Sauté mushrooms.

Chicken Stock in a pot. — Photo credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Grate ginger and garlic into chicken stock. Add leftover chicken, fish sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Bring the stock to a boil. Reduce heat.

Bok choy chopped on a wooden cutting board. — Photo credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Quarter baby bok choy.

Sautéing bok choy in cast iron skillet. — Photo credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Sauté until wilted.

Prepare the ramen noodles according to the package directions. Add a serving of noodles to a serving bowl. Top with shredded chicken. Add some wilted bok choy and mushrooms. Ladle the ramen broth over everything. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Toppings for Ramen

You can choose any toppings you like to add to your homemade ramen. Make a ramen bar and let everyone choose their favorite toppings.

Green Onions or Scallions
Radish
Mushroom
Spinach
Bok Choy
Bean Sprouts
Nori, or dried seaweed
Hot sauce
Gochujang
Kimchi
Soft-boiled eggs or ramen eggs

Colorful bowl of Ramen with eggs, radishes and spinach. — Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Store leftover noodles and the chicken stock in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Store any prepared toppings in a separate container.

The stock can be frozen for up to 4 months for longer storage.

Reheat the noodles in the stock in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Top with your desired toppings.

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Chicken ramen in bowl with bowls of vegetables.

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Originally published December 7 2019. Updated December 16, 2025.

Recipe Name: Chicken Ramen
Type: Soup
Main Ingredients: Chicken stock, ramen noodles, chicken, mushrooms, bok choy, garlic, ginger, soy sauce
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Special Equipment: Large stockpot, sauté pan
Great For: Weeknight dinners, ramen bars, using leftover chicken