Chicken Ramen with Kewpie Mayo (Printable)

Tender chicken and soft eggs elevate instant ramen with creamy Kewpie mayo and umami-rich Japanese flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Noodles

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

→ Vegetables & Toppings

03 - 2 soft-boiled eggs
04 - 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
05 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
06 - 1 sheet nori, cut into 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

# How to make it:

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

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Restaurant-quality ramen in the time it takes to boil water, using pantry staples you probably already have.
  • That silky Kewpie mayo creates a richness that makes you forget you started with instant noodles.
  • Soft-boiled eggs and fresh greens transform it from quick snack into something you'd actually crave.
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  • The soft-boiled egg is worth mastering because it changes everything—too little time and the yolk won't be jammy, too much and you've lost that silky texture that makes this dish special.
  • Kewpie mayo really is different from regular mayo, and it's not just marketing; the difference is subtle but noticeable enough that it's worth the hunt through an Asian grocery store or online order.
  • Don't oversalt the broth—the soy sauce, seasoning packet, and mayo all contribute salt, so taste before you add extra.
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  • Have all your toppings prepped and ready before you start cooking the noodles, because everything comes together fast and you don't want to scramble at the end.
  • If your instant ramen brand is particularly salty, you might skip the soy sauce or use less—taste the broth before committing to more seasoning.
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