Ingredients
Method
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms. Sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside so that they retain the color, flavor, and texture.
- Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create 2 thinner slices. Cover with saran wrap and use the textured side of a meat mallet to pound it to ½ inch thick.
- Pat the chicken dry and season each side with salt and pepper.
- Heat remaining olive oil and butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side, until a golden crust has developed. Set aside turn the heat off. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then cut into strips of desired size.
- Add the wine and set the heat to medium. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom and sides of the skillet. Let the wine bubble gently and reduce by half, 4-5 minutes.
- Add the butter and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, hot sauce, honey, sesame oil, and soup seasonings. Bring to a gentle boil and let the broth reduce and concentrate for 10 minutes while you soft boil eggs for serving (see notes for instructions).
- Bring the soup to a more rapid boil, add the Ramen, and cook for 1 minute. Reduce to a gentle simmer and add the Bok Choy along with the cooked mushrooms and chicken. Simmer until the noodles are done, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer to serving bowls and top with green onions, roughly chopped peanuts, and a soft-boiled egg.
Notes
Soft Boiled Eggs:
- Submerge the eggs in 2 inches of cool water in a pot on the stove-top. Gradually bring them to a gentle boil.
- Set a timer for 6 minutes, use a slotted spoon to remove them immediately after.
- Rinse them under cool running water to stop the cooking process, then peel and slice in half lengthwise.
- Ramen: I use Maruchan or Top Ramen in this recipe but any variety of Ramen can be used. Save the seasoning packets to make my Ramen Noodle Salad!
- Note: If the ramen you use doesn't have salt like Instant Ramen does, you can use regular chicken broth instead of low sodium.
- Sodium: The noodles in this soup have a decent amount of salt, there is a distinguishable shift in the salt flavor after they’ve cooked in the soup, so low sodium broth and soy sauce is important. If you don't have that option, I would replace 1-2 cups of broth with water.
- Mushrooms: Cremini, (or baby portobella) mushrooms are best because they have a browner color and firmer texture than white button mushrooms, but white button can certainly be used as well. (Mushrooms add umami to this recipe but can be omitted for non-mushroom lovers.)
- Wine: Sauvignon Blanc is the best wine to use in this recipe, followed by Chardonnay, and then Pinot Grigio. Chicken broth can be used if you don’t cook with wine.
- Bok Choy: I like using Bok Choy (Chinese Cabbage) in this recipe, but kale and spinach are great options as well.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Leftovers do freeze/reheat well.