Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Bring the chicken broth to a simmer in a medium pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the ramen noodles to the simmering broth.
- Discard the seasoning packets.
- Cook until the noodles begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sliced grilled chicken and broccoli florets to the pot.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the broccoli reaches your desired tenderness and the chicken is heated through.
- Add the soy sauce and stir.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Drizzle the dark sesame oil over the top just before serving.
- Serve immediately.
Disclosure: Nutrition is estimated and provided for general guidance.
Notes
This assembly meal showcases the efficiency of batch cooking—your pre-grilled chicken becomes the foundation for a restaurant-style ramen bowl in the time it takes to boil water. The dark sesame oil added at the end is crucial; it provides authentic flavor and aroma that gets lost if added too early. Frozen broccoli works perfectly here since it thaws and cooks directly in the simmering broth, but you can substitute bok choy, snap peas, or mushrooms. The chicken reheats gently in the broth without drying out, staying tender and flavorful. Store any leftover components separately—the noodles will absorb too much broth if kept together. This scales easily for meal prep; just keep the cooked noodles, sliced chicken, and broth in separate containers and assemble fresh when ready to eat.
