Ramen with chicken

Chicken Ramen is a classic and extremely popular variation of Japanese ramen. Its foundation is a rich and flavorful broth, which can be based on chicken, pork, fish, or vegetable stock. For chicken ramen, a light yet aromatic chicken broth (tori-paitan or clear chi-paitan) is often used. Wheat ramen noodles, known for their chewy texture, are added to the broth. Key toppings include tender pieces of chicken, which can be boiled, fried, or braised. Essential accompaniments also include: a marinated chicken or duck egg (ajitama) with a runny yolk, thin strips of nori seaweed, and chopped green onions. Depending on the broth’s flavor profile, ramen can be: Shoyu (soy sauce based), Miso (fermented soybean paste based), or Shio (salt based). Bamboo shoots (menma), corn, mushrooms, or other toppings are also commonly added