4. Chicken Garlic and Ginger Ramen
Ramen – the staple of college students everywhere. This recipe takes ramen to the next level, supercharging it with the antioxidant power of ginger while providing a powerful protein kick.
INGREDIENTS
1-1/4 lbs. Skinless, deboned chicken breast.
8-cups chicken broth or stock.
1-piece fresh ginger, halved along the length.
6-cloves garlic.
3.5-oz. Shiitake mushrooms.
3-packs of ramen noodles, discard the seasoning.
3-baby bok choy leaves separated.
2-cups of snow peas.
2-scallions, sliced.
2-teaspoons toasted sesame oil.
1-tablespoon soy sauce.
DIRECTIONS
In a large crockpot, combine the broth or stock, with the ginger, garlic, and chicken breast. Bring the soup to a boil, cover the pot and reduce the heat to simmer. The chicken takes 25-minutes to cook through, then add the Shiitake mushrooms and cook for a further 10-minutes. Remove the chicken and shred into pieces before returning it to the pot with the sesame oil.
Add the ramen and cook for 4-minutes, occasionally stirring. Stir in the snow peas and bok choy, cooking until tender. Stir in the scallions 1-minute before serving.