Step 1 [Image
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Peel and mince garlic. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Peel and mince ginger. Trim and thinly slice mushrooms.
Step 2
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine sesame seeds, half the garlic, half the sesame oil (you’ll use the rest later), a drizzle of oil, a big pinch of salt, and chili flakes to taste. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave until fragrant, 30 seconds. Set aside.
Step 3
Once water is boiling, add ramen noodles to pot. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Drain, then toss noodles with a drizzle of oil. Keep empty pot handy for next step.
Step 4
Heat a drizzle of oil in pot used for noodles over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites, ginger, and remaining garlic. Cook, stirring for 30 seconds. Stir in three-and-a-half cups water (7 cups for 4 servings), pork ramen stock concentrates, chicken stock concentrates, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Let simmer until ready to serve.
Step 5
While broth simmers, pat chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. Drizzle with remaining sesame oil and turn chicken a few times to coat. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
Step 6
Add mushrooms and a pinch of salt to pan used for chicken over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add a drizzle of oil to pan, then add spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 2-3 minutes; season with salt. (Tip: If necessary, cook spinach in batches.) Turn off heat.
Step 7
Slice chicken crosswise. Divide some ramen noodles between large soup bowls. Pour some broth over noodles (you may have noodles and broth left over -- save for seconds!). Stir in as much chili garlic oil as you like. Top each bowl with chicken, mushrooms, spinach, and scallion greens. Sprinkle with a few crispy onions and serve. Tip: Don’t add all the onions just yet! Add as you eat to keep them nice and crispy.
Enjoy!
