20-Min Korean Chicken Noodle Soup with Sides
Silky chicken broth with tender noodles, kimchi, and classic Korean banchan sides—everything cooks in one pot while you prep the toppings. Comfort in a bowl, TikTok-ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add chicken thighs and skim foam off the surface for 1 minute.
Step 2
Stir in anchovy powder. Return to a simmer and cook chicken 8 minutes until cooked through.
Step 3
Remove chicken to a cutting board. Add noodles to boiling broth and cook 3–4 minutes until tender.
Step 4
Shred chicken into bite-size pieces. Add chicken, kimchi, and fish cakes to the pot.
Step 5
Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce.
Step 6
Divide between bowls. Top with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart minimum)
- cutting board
- knife
- slotted spoon
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