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Buldak Bokkeum Myeon — Spicy Fire Noodles with Crispy Chicken

Chewy ramen noodles tossed with spicy gochujang-butter sauce and crispy fried chicken cutlets, topped with chili flakes and sesame. Pure Korean comfort in under 20 minutes.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
562
Protein
38g
Buldak Bokkeum Myeon — Spicy Fire Noodles with Crispy Chicken
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pound chicken to ½-inch thickness, then season with salt and pepper on both sides.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 1 minute.

  3. Step 3

    Pan-fry chicken without moving until golden brown, 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

  4. Step 4

    In the same skillet, boil water and add ramen noodles, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Add gochujang, butter, and chili flakes. Toss noodles until coated in glossy red sauce, 1 minute.

  6. Step 6

    Slice chicken, pile onto noodles, sprinkle sesame seeds, and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • tongs
  • wooden spoon

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