Japanese Pibil Chicken Ramen
A fusion twist on traditional ramen, featuring juicy pibil chicken and a light, savory broth.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb chicken breastpreferably boneless, skinless
- ●1/2 cup light pibil marinade
- ●1 tsp norteno spice blendor a mix of cumin, chili powder, and coriander
- ●2 tbsp pibil paste
- ●1 package ramen noodlespreferably fresh, not instant
- ●1 bunch scallionschopped, for garnish
- ●1 tsp sesame seedsoptional, for garnish
- ●2 tbsp soy sauce
- ●2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine light pibil marinade, norteno spice blend, and pibil paste. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Place chicken breast in a shallow dish and pour the pibil marinade over it. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 3
Preheat a large pot of water to boiling. Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 4
In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- 5
Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest. In the same skillet, add soy sauce and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits.
- 6
Add cooked ramen noodles to the skillet and toss to coat with soy sauce.
- 7
Slice cooked chicken into thin strips and add to the noodles. Toss to combine.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
- 9
In a small saucepan, heat the pibil marinade over low heat until warm and fragrant. Serve as a dipping sauce.
- 10
In a small bowl, mix together chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve as a garnish for the finished dish.