Chicken Ramen with Kewpie Mayo (Printable)

Tender chicken and silky soft-boiled eggs lift savory noodles with creamy Kewpie mayo and fragrant toppings.

# Components:

→ Protein & Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant chicken flavored ramen noodles with seasoning packets
02 - 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced

→ Vegetables & Toppings

03 - 2 soft-boiled eggs
04 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach or bok choy
05 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
06 - 1 sheet nori, sliced into thin strips (optional)
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Flavor Enhancers

08 - 2 tablespoons Kewpie mayonnaise
09 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Bring water to a boil, gently lower eggs in, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water, peel, and set aside.
02 - In a medium saucepan, cook the ramen noodles with seasoning packets according to package instructions.
03 - During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the shredded chicken and baby spinach or bok choy to the pot to heat through.
04 - Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil into the cooking broth.
05 - Divide the noodles, broth, cooked chicken, and greens evenly between two serving bowls.
06 - Top each bowl with halved soft-boiled eggs, one tablespoon of Kewpie mayonnaise, sliced scallions, nori strips if using, toasted sesame seeds, and freshly ground black pepper.
07 - Serve immediately, mixing the Kewpie mayonnaise into the broth while eating for added creaminess.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 20 minutes flat, which means you can have restaurant-quality comfort food on a weeknight without the stress.
  • The Kewpie mayo transforms instant ramen into something creamy and decadent that doesn't taste rushed.
  • Customizable enough that you can use whatever protein and greens you have, making it feel fresh every time.
02 -
  • The Kewpie mayo needs to go in after everything else is plated and the broth is still steaming; adding it to the pot beforehand makes it break and lose its silky texture.
  • Don't overcook the soft-boiled egg even by a minute—the yolk is what makes this dish feel special, and a hard yolk is the difference between disappointing and memorable.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds right before serving; the smell alone will make you hungry, and the flavor deepens significantly.
  • Keep your eggs in ice water for at least five minutes before peeling—the temperature shock makes them easier to peel and keeps that perfect jammy center from cooking further.
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