Spicy Chicken Ramen (Keto & Gluten-Free)
This Thai-inspired Spicy Chicken Ramen recipe is the perfect low carb, keto, gluten-free meal prep for easy lunches or dinners. The easy-to-make spicy peanut broth is to die for!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or chicken broth base concentrate I used Better Than Bouillon
- 4 tablespoons no sugar added creamy peanut butter homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons keto honey
- 4 tablespoons Tamari or coconut aminos + more for serving
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste or minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chili garlic sauce or sambal oelek
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce or this vegetable umami
- 1 lime juiced + plus lime wedges for serving
- 16 ounces of zucchini noodles
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken packed
- 5 ounces baby bok choy leaves chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup fresh Thai basil or cilantro leaves, chopped
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds + more for serving
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe small bowl, combine the broth base, peanut butter, keto honey, Tamari, vinegar, ginger, garlic, chili garlic sauce, honey, sesame oil, and fish sauce, and lime juice. Heat in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time until the sauce combines well.
- Divide the broth mixture into 4 quart-sized wide-mouth glass jars with lids, Top with 4 ounces of zucchini noodles, 1/2 cup chicken, 1.25 ounces bock choy, 2 ounces mushrooms, basil, green onions, and sesame seeds and cover.
- Can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- To serve, open a jar and add enough water to cover the contents, about 1 to 1 1/4 cups, and shake. Microwave, uncovered until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cover the jar and allow it to sit for about 3 minutes.
- Stir to combine.
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Nutrition
Calories: 290.01kcalCarbohydrates: 14.88gProtein: 25.5gFat: 14.79gSaturated Fat: 3.16gCholesterol: 52.83mgSodium: 1477.25mgFiber: 4.18gSugar: 7.59g
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