Cheesy Ramen with Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Cheesy Ramen with Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
For the Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, e.g., Frank's RedHot
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, for extra heat
For the Cheesy Ramen
- 2 packs Otogi Global Cheesy Ramen
- 4 cups water, for boiling ramen
- 2 slices American cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or preferred melting cheese
For Garnish (Optional)
- as needed green onions, chopped
- as needed sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken tenderloins dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In another shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk to create an egg wash.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Dip each chicken tenderloin first into the seasoned flour, ensuring it's fully coated, then into the egg wash, letting any excess drip off. Finally, dredge thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure an even and thick coating. Set aside on a plate or wire rack.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F. Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Remove the cooked chicken tenders from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
While the chicken is resting, combine the honey, hot sauce, unsalted butter, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, whisking constantly, until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined and slightly simmering.
⏱️ 4 min
- 9
Once the sauce is ready, immediately add the crispy chicken tenders to the saucepan and toss gently until they are evenly coated with the hot honey glaze.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212
- 11
Add the noodles from 2 packs of Otogi Global Cheesy Ramen to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually 3-4 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 212
- 12
Drain most of the water, leaving about 1/2 to 1 cup of starchy water in the pot with the noodles. Add the seasoning packets and cheese sauce packets (if applicable) from the ramen. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 13
Add the slices of American cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese to the ramen. Stir continuously until all the cheese is melted and the ramen is creamy and cheesy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 14
Divide the cheesy ramen into serving bowls.
⏱️ 1 min
- 15
Arrange the hot honey chicken tenders on top of the cheesy ramen.
⏱️ 1 min
- 16
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Cheesy Ramen with Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
For the Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, e.g., Frank's RedHot
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, for extra heat
For the Cheesy Ramen
- 2 packs Otogi Global Cheesy Ramen
- 4 cups water, for boiling ramen
- 2 slices American cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or preferred melting cheese
For Garnish (Optional)
- as needed green onions, chopped
- as needed sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken tenderloins dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In another shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk to create an egg wash.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Dip each chicken tenderloin first into the seasoned flour, ensuring it's fully coated, then into the egg wash, letting any excess drip off. Finally, dredge thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure an even and thick coating. Set aside on a plate or wire rack.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F. Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Remove the cooked chicken tenders from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
While the chicken is resting, combine the honey, hot sauce, unsalted butter, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, whisking constantly, until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined and slightly simmering.
⏱️ 4 min - 9
Once the sauce is ready, immediately add the crispy chicken tenders to the saucepan and toss gently until they are evenly coated with the hot honey glaze.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212 - 11
Add the noodles from 2 packs of Otogi Global Cheesy Ramen to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually 3-4 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 212 - 12
Drain most of the water, leaving about 1/2 to 1 cup of starchy water in the pot with the noodles. Add the seasoning packets and cheese sauce packets (if applicable) from the ramen. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 13
Add the slices of American cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese to the ramen. Stir continuously until all the cheese is melted and the ramen is creamy and cheesy.
⏱️ 2 min - 14
Divide the cheesy ramen into serving bowls.
⏱️ 1 min - 15
Arrange the hot honey chicken tenders on top of the cheesy ramen.
⏱️ 1 min - 16
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min