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This 30 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen is for those nights when you need a cozy, healthy dinner, and you need it fast. All made in the instant pot (or in one pot on the stove), using healthy, pantry staple, ingredients. It’s creamy, spicy, filled with veggies, lean chicken, and ramen noodles. Perfect for a cold night in, after a long busy day.
It’s official, I’ve entered full on cozy food mode and don’t see myself straying from it anytime soon. Currently all I can think about is slow cooked dishes, creamy soups, pastas, bowls of chili, homemade beer bread, and fall baking. It’s possibly the best thing ever and I’m loving it!
We had a cold front move in this week. Monday was dark and stormy almost all day. Our leaves are just passing their peak color, and it’s the perfect fall weather. Soaking up this time before the snow comes and the ground is covered in white…not ready for that.
I know I’ve been saying this very often lately, but this is the best time of year. Makes me so happy!
I’m also loving the fact that I am finally starting to get a good rhythm going on in the new studio. So far this week I’ve had three solid days of work. Feels really good to be back to my normal self, cooking, photographing, writing, etc, etc. Love a good busy day that feels productive, the best!
Anyway…
Moving onto this bowl of ramen which I am so excited to share with you guys. Every fall it’s become a tradition to make a new ramen recipe. This year it’s about this creamier Thai inspired peanut chicken ramen.
This is actually a recipe that I adapted from years and years ago, and I’m loving this new fresh take. Plus this version is easier and slightly healthier too. Cool. Cool. Always love easier and healthier without having to sacrifice flavor!
Here are the details.
I wanted this recipe to be EASY enough for weeknights, but also DELICIOUS. Lately I’m loving using both my instant pot and slow cooker. It was either cook this ramen quickly, or go low and slow with it. Since nothing in this recipe really needs a long and slow cook, I went with my instant pot (which I’ve truly been using every day).
SO, add all ingredients to the instant pot, set it to cook for ten minutes, walk away, pour some wine, make a cocktail, fold laundry, scroll the Gram, do whatever it is that you do. Then come back, shred the chicken, add the ramen noodles, cook five minutes, and dinner is done.
YES. It’s that simple, and I promise, it tastes great too!
As you can guess from the recipe title, this is not your average bowl of ramen.
I used some of my favorite Thai ingredients like Thai red curry paste, coconut milk, peanut butter, mushrooms, and bell peppers, to create a ramen that’s a mix of both Asian and Thai flavors. It’s definitely very different, but don’t worry, it’s delicious.
For the actual ramen noodles, I love using Brown Rice and Millet Ramen noodles (which you can find at Whole Foods and in many grocery stores). These taste just like real deal ramen noodles, but they are much healthier, gluten free, and vegan. Also, I recommend storing the soup and noodles separately, then adding the noodles just before serving. If you let the noodles sit in the soup, they will soak up all the broth and become very mushy.
This ramen is perfect for any night of the week whether it’s a crisp cool night, pouring rain, or a night where you just need a healthy dinner, and you need it fast.
It’s warm, creamy, peanutty and salty. My current favorite bowl of soup to cozy up with on the couch after spending all day testing recipes, emailing, and running around like a crazy person. I love autumn, but man, it’s always crazy busy! Thankful for easy dinners like this!
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If you make this 30 minute Thai peanut chicken ramen, please be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing 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 also tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
30 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 578 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounce) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup Thai red curry paste
- 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 2-4 squares ramen noodles
- juice of 1 lime
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/3 cup fresh basil or cilantro, roughly chopped, plus more for serving
- chopped peanuts and toasted sesame oil, for serving
Instructions
Instant Pot
- 1. In the bowl of the instant pot, combine the chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, peanut butter, and curry paste. Add the chicken, cremini mushrooms, red peppers, ginger, and garlic. Cover and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.2. Once done cooking, use the natural or quick release and release the steam. 3. Set the Instant pot to sauté. Shred the chicken, it should fall apart. Stir in the noodles, lime juice, spinach, and cilantro. Let sit 5 minutes or until the noodles are soft. 4. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with peanuts and toasted sesame oil. Enjoy!
Stove Top
- 1. In a large soup pot, combine the chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, peanut butter, and curry paste. Add the chicken, cremini mushrooms, red peppers, ginger, and garlic. Set over medium heat on the stove and bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.2. Once done cooking, shred the chicken.3. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat. Stir in the noodles, lime juice, spinach, and cilantro. Let sit 5 minutes or until the noodles are soft.4. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with peanuts and toasted sesame oil. Enjoy!
Notes
*I recommend storing the soup and noodles separately, then adding the noodles just before serving. If you let the noodles sit in the soup, they will soak up all the broth and become very mushy.
This post was originally published on September 26, 2018
Yum! This was delicious, my first attempt at homemade Ramen and I couldn’t be happier! I love Asian cuisine and this was the perfect ramen fusion. I’m a Trader Joe’s shopper on a budget, so I did make the following tweaks according to what they had in store and what’s in my wallet to make sure I could use ingredients in multiple ways.
I used ground spicy pork sausage instead of chicken which I browned in the soup pot (and left the excess oil/deliciousness on the bottom of the pan for extra flavor). TJ’s Red Curry Sauce instead of paste. And honey peanut butter, which I had at home. I also through in chives and cut back on the mushrooms. TJ’s didn’t have ramen noodles, so I stopped at the convenience store next store and bought Top Ramen for the noodles.
My rookie move: I DIDN’T separate the noodles and the fact they were cheapo ramen noodles didn’t make this fumble any better there a solid amount of mush in the pot! Before putting the soup in the fridge I separated the noodles from the broth the best I could and made additional broth for the plethora of noodles.
I am sooooooo excited to eat this for lunch tomorrow, and make it again in the near future – with real ramen noodles!
I am so glad this turned out so well for you Emilie! Especially as your first ramen! YES! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Hi.We have peanut allergies and wondering if you can recommend a substitute or if if will still have good flavor without it? It looks absolutely delicious. Thanks!
Hey Cindy! You can simply omit the peanut butter. The soup is still great without. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! xTieghan
I have made the Thai chicken ramen soup many times, making it again this Sunday. Delish!!! I add a Thai bird chili(just make a slash in the chili and pop it in the soup, remove before serving) we like it a bit spicier. Best fall/winter soup Ever!!
I am so glad you loved this Barbara! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Hi! This recipe looks delicious! I can’t wait to make it! Just a question that came to mind…. is it super spicy?
HI! This is not too spicy, but just reduce the amount of curry paste and peppers to your liking. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! xTieghan
This is a delicious easy weeknight meal! Have made it several times now.
So happy to hear that you have been loving this! Thank you so much Lisa! xTieghan
This sounds so delicious! I love a little spice & heat, but my husband can’t have anything spicey. Will this recipe be ruined if I don’t use the curry paste & the pepper? I’m thinking it won’t be worth making without those, but want your opinion please.
Hi!! Actually I think there is enough happening in this soup that it could still be delicious without the curry pasta and pepper. I would give it a try! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! xTieghan
I made this tonight and followed the recipe exactly. I really don’t like how it tastes. It is just so salty and fishy tasting. I’m so sad! Thai food is my favorite cuisine by far, and I wanted to love this. After eating a bowl of it, I tried adding more chicken broth, coconut milk, peanut butter, and honey to the soup pot to counteract the other overpowering flavors, but I’m still not a fan. I’m not sure I’ll make this again, since it took me quite a bit longer than 30 minutes to make, but if I do I would reduce the soy sauce and skip the fish sauce.
Hi Kati! I am really sorry to hear that you did not like this one! I hope you still enjoy other recipes of mine. Also, please let me know if you have any questions! xTieghan
Wow! Made it tonight and its so GOOD! Thanks for the recipe! My whole family loved it and that is not an easy accomplishment.
I am so glad you all loved this Christo! Thank you so much! xTieghan
We had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious. I made it on the stove top because I had some leftover roast chicken. I had arugula and used that in place of the spinach, it worked out great. It was a great way to use leftover chicken because it totally changed up the flavor of what we had had the night before. Thanks for a great recipe.
Thank you for trying it Randy! I am so glad you enjoyed it! xTieghan
Sooooo this was soooo delicious!!! In my rush to eat this I left my noodles in and they did EXACTLY what you said and it soaked up all the broth ??. So now I need more broth. Do you think it’s possible make more broth without just advising chicken? Would it taste the same?
Hi Haley! Yes, just make additional broth, but leave the chicken out. That will be great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I am so glad you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
I am SO glad I found this recipe! It is exceptional. Thank you for sharing! Follow the recipe as is, but boil the noodles separately so the broth doesn’t turn to gravy. I recommend frozen ramen from your local Asian market. Half Baked, this is amazing. So much better then any ramen restaurant!
Definitely 5 stars. Definitely a keeper!
Wow that is so amazing to hear!! Thank you so much Aaron! xTieghan
I know it’s 2019 so i’m a little late but this recipe is SO GOOD!! Fast, easy and so tasty!! I’ve made this a couple of times and it has become a real favourite. Thanks again HBH!
Never too late! I am so glad you loved this JoAnn! xTieghan
I love this recipe. It is a huge hit with my family, as we love Ramen. I have made it several times.
Thank you Lisa! So glad this turned out so well for you and your family! xTieghan
This is so good and so easy to make! Definitely adding it to my recipe book! This is one of these recipes I can make for people who don’t know how bad of a cook I actually am! I love it and so does my family! Thank you!
Thank you!! I am so glad you loved this! xTieghan
This is a keeper, it was delicious!!
Thank you so much Lisa! xTieghan