Fit Chicken Ramen – Lightened Japanese Noodle Soup

A lighter take on Japanese ramen with lean poached chicken, whole wheat noodles, soft eggs, and a savory miso broth.

Total
35 min
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Calories · per serving
480 kcal
Ecem Akkaba

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

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Fit Chicken Ramen – Lightened Japanese Noodle Soup

In short

Fit Chicken Ramen – Lightened Japanese Noodle Soup contains 480 calories per serving: 42 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat. It takes 35 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

This fit chicken ramen delivers all the comfort of the classic bowl with lean poached chicken, whole wheat noodles, and a light miso-flavored broth. Topped with soft-boiled eggs and fresh spinach, it is a high-protein meal that stays warming and satisfying without being heavy.

Method

  1. 1

    Bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer in a large pot.

  2. 2

    Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and miso paste until dissolved.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken breast and poach for about 15 minutes, until fully cooked.

  4. 4

    Remove the chicken, let it rest briefly, then slice it thinly.

  5. 5

    Cook the ramen noodles in the broth according to the package instructions.

  6. 6

    Divide the noodles and broth between two bowls.

  7. 7

    Top each bowl with sliced chicken, halved eggs, spinach, and green onions.

  8. 8

    Garnish with nori strips and serve hot.

Tips

  • Poaching the chicken directly in the broth keeps it juicy and adds flavor.
  • Use whole wheat noodles for extra fiber and a lower glycemic load.
  • Add chili flakes or a dash of sriracha for a spicy kick without extra calories.

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