Chicken Ramen

Ingredients

chicken breastsboneless, skin-on

Veganextra-firm tofu pressed and cubedpress first, sear longer for color

42 lb

kosher salt

to taste

black pepperfreshly ground

to taste

unsalted butter

Dairy-freeolive oil

2 tbsp2 tbsp

sesame oil

4 tsp

gingerfresh, minced

4 tsp

garlicfresh, minced

2 tbsp

soy saucelow-sodium

Gluten-freetamari

6 tbsp6 tbsp

mirin

Soy-freerice vinegaradd 1 tsp sugar

4 tbsp2 tbsp

chicken stockrich

Veganvegetable stock

8 cup8 cup

shiitake mushroomsdried

2 oz

sea salt

to taste

eggs

Egg-freeflax egg2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water, let sit 5 min

4 large4 large

scallionssliced

1 cup

ramen noodlesdried

Gluten-freegluten-free ramen noodles dried

4 (3 oz) pack4 (3 oz) pack

jalapeñofresh, sliced

optional

Method

1. 01Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 02Season chicken with salt and pepper.
3. 03Melt butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chicken skin-side down and cook until skin is golden, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 04Flip chicken and cook 4-5 minutes until golden.5 min
5. 05Transfer skillet to oven and roast 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Remove and cover with foil.20 min
6. 06Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
7. 07Add soy sauce and mirin, stir to combine, cook 1 minute.
8. 08Add stock, cover, and bring to a boil.
9. 09Remove lid and simmer uncovered 5 minutes, then add mushrooms.5 min
10. 10Simmer gently 10 minutes and season with salt to taste.10 min
11. 11Fill a pot with water to cover eggs and bring to a boil.
12. 12Gently lower cold eggs into boiling water and simmer 7 minutes for runny yolk or 8 minutes for soft set yolk.8 min
13. 13Fill a large bowl with ice water. Transfer eggs to ice bath and cool at least 5 minutes, then peel and halve lengthwise.5 min
14. 14Add ramen noodles to boiling water and cook 2-3 minutes until soft.
15. 15Slice chicken into thin pieces.
16. 16Divide noodles into two large bowls. Add sliced chicken and broth. Top with scallions, jalapeño if using, and soft boiled egg. Serve immediately.