Description
Savory miso ramen with chicken katsu brings Japanese comfort cuisine to your kitchen, blending rich umami broth with crispy breaded chicken. Delicate noodles swimming in flavorful miso, topped with golden katsu, invite you to savor an authentic culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 eggs, beaten
Noodles and Base:
- 4 packs ramen noodles
- 4 cups (32 ounces/960 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) miso paste
Coating and Garnish:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup flour
- Oil for frying
- Green onions, chopped
- Nori sheets, torn into pieces
Instructions
- Immerse ramen noodles in boiling water for precisely 3-4 minutes until tender, then strain and set aside at room temperature.
- Gently heat chicken broth in a spacious saucepan over medium flame, gradually whisking miso paste until completely integrated and smooth.
- Prepare chicken coating station: dust chicken breasts with flour, dredge thoroughly in whisked eggs, then generously cover with crispy panko breadcrumbs, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Warm vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet to 350°F, carefully placing breaded chicken and frying until exterior turns deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Rest fried chicken on paper towels for 2-3 minutes to absorb excess oil, then slice into elegant diagonal strips.
- Arrange cooked noodles in serving bowls, ladle aromatic miso broth over noodles, strategically place chicken katsu strips on top.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions, delicate nori pieces, and optional sesame seeds for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately while broth remains steaming hot, ensuring maximum taste and textural enjoyment.
Notes
- Crisp Coating Trick: Pat chicken breasts completely dry before breading to ensure the panko adheres perfectly and creates an extra-crunchy exterior.
- Miso Depth Enhancement: Choose darker miso paste for a richer, more complex umami flavor that elevates the broth’s overall taste profile.
- Noodle Texture Hack: Slightly undercook ramen noodles, as they’ll continue absorbing broth and soften in the hot soup, preventing mushy texture.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap regular flour and panko with gluten-free alternatives like rice flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg