Cravings have struck again! I needed a paleo chicken ramen bowl. I have fond memories of going to Cherry Blossom, an Asian restaurant in Phoenix, that had these ah-mazing ramen bowls. Obviously they are not gluten free so going there again wasn’t an option. After looking at a good 20 recipes I realized that most use really expensive ingredients I would rarely use, or used ingredients full of things like MSG, artificial coloring, and other stuff I don’t want in my body. It’s a good thing I love to create recipes!
I used ingredients I already keep on hand and also can use to make other recipes (like this one and this one). This makes the recipe affordable, which is very important to me when creating recipes. This recipe requires a bit more work than my other recipes but it is totally worth it. I promise!
My kids and I love to snack on dried seaweed and at the last minute decided to use a package in the recipe. You do not have to by any means but I really enjoy the extra dimension of flavor.
I used a spiralizer (like this one
When I went to the store I wasn’t sure I would be able to find fresh shittake mushrooms, that was the only ingredient I didn’t have on hand, but I was pleasantly surprised to find them. If you can’t find them, you can use baby portabello mushrooms or another asian type mushroom.
This soup is truly satisfying in that it is packed full of flavor and is truly filling. It is also Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Soy Free and Nut Free.
Paleo Ramen Noodle Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken or turkey bone broth
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos, plus 2 tbsp for chicken or tamari sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce optional
- 4 oz shittake mushrooms
- 1 cup fine chopped cabbage
- 1 small shallot, fine chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
- 2 tsp sesame oil, plus 1 tsp divided
- 1 large zucchini, about 8-10 inches long
- 1 green onion
- cilantro optional
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 soft boiled eggs
- 1 snack pack of seaweed
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- In a small pot, bring water to a soft boil and add 2 eggs. Boil for 4 minutes and pour into a strainer and run cold water over them for one minute. Or fill a bowl with ice water and place eggs into the bowl for 1 minute.
- Mince fresh garlic and ginger. Chop shallot and cabbage.
- Spiralize zucchini and set aside in a bowl.
- In a large pot, put on medium heat and add 2 tsp sesame seed oil. Add in garlic and onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add in salt, ginger, cabbage, coconut aminos and fish sauce, and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- While broth is coming to a boil, slice mushrooms into 1/2-1 inch thick strips. Do not use stems.
- Slice chicken breast into thick slices.
- When broth comes to a boil add mushrooms and let boil for 5 minutes.
- Take seaweed and make into 2 inch wide slices.
- After 5 minutes of boiling, turn off the heat and add zoodles and seaweed. Cover and let sit.
- While the soup is sitting, heat up a pan on medium heat. Add 1 tsp sesame oil and 2 tbsp coconut aminos. Add chicken slices and cook thoroughly.
- Chop green onion and cilantro.
- Place soup into bowls. To one side add chicken slices.
- Peel soft boiled eggs and using a sharp knife, slice them in half length wise. Place on other side of bowl.
- Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro.
30 thoughts on “Paleo Chicken “Ramen” Bowl”
Looks tasty, I’ll be trying this sans the mushrooms. Not a fan of mushrooms. I do need to get one of those noodle makers.
The noodle maker is worth every penny. I got the standing $17 ones from amazon instead of the $30 ones. It gets the job done very well and I’m totally hooked. My kids love zoodles.
The actual link might help! Here is the spiralizer I use: http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Spiralizer-Tri-Blade-Spiral-Vegetable/dp/B00VEJDPSK/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1430671352&sr=1-8&keywords=spiralizer
Marian think looks so good! I am a big fan of zoodles too! I love Asian and Japanese food, but since cleaning up my diet I have been forced to stay away from it. Have you read all the ingredients in some of the recipes or already prepared dishes? YUCK! I will definitely be trying this out!
Oh yes, I eliminated them for a really long time. Then the cravings hit and it was time to create. I have a sweet and sour chicken recipe and lettuce cups on the blog and a beef and broccoli in my cookbook.
The sweet and sour chicken sounds like it should be on the menu for lunch today! Yum!
Wow! We almost missed this as until we scrolled down to the ingredients. Hurray for Zoodles! Can’t wait to try it. Do you have a link to the spiralizer? Thanks!
Oh I forgot to add that! I’ll add that now. This is the one I use http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Spiralizer-Tri-Blade-Spiral-Vegetable/dp/B00VEJDPSK/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1430671352&sr=1-8&keywords=spiralizer
This looks amazing! As I was reading this my husband leaned over and whispered “I would eat that.” so you get extra points there! Since he’s deathly allergic to poultry we’ll be trying it with an alternative protein, but we definitely will be making this one soon! I also love new ways to use my spiralizer. Probably one of our best investments! Thanks for sharing!
This would be great with pork!
Great way to think outside the box and find a way to revisit a favorite in a health manner! This sounds very tasty. I love how you found ways to give it the flavor without adding a bunch of artificial flavoring and additives. This just goes to show that even though you are eating with your body’s best interests in mind that you have to give up old favorites!
This looks so healthy and fresh! I am excited to try your ramen recipe. My husband and I love Udan soup and Pho so this is right up our alley. Thanks!
I LOVE this and am going to try it ! I love RAMEN but without the msg…so this works! Im gluten and egg free but looks easy enough to adapt- thanks for this!!
Wow, thanks so much. We are soup lovers here at my house. And we stay away from ramen, but love the asian influences on soups and broths. Will definitely be trying this one.
Please let me know what you think! 🙂
This looks so yum. Paleo ramen is about to change the food game lol!
This recipe is right up my ally. I love a bowl of soup during the cold months and love anything with an Asian flair.
I love soup and blog it sometimes- I think soup is so good
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I love the idea of a paleo ramen bowl. Your recipe looks so good !
Oh yum! I love your recipes and this one sounds exceptionally good. I think it’s great that you don’t use ingredients with MSG or artificial colors.
Love Zoodles. QUESTION: What are your thoughts on the “Miracle Noodles” (I get them from Thrive Market) that are made from Shirataki (The ingredients are Water, Konjac Flour, and Calcium Hydroxide)? Are they considered Paleo — they have no carbs, but were not listed as Paleo on the Thrive site)? Forgetting Paleo, what are your thoughts on them nutritionally?
Hi Stephanie, I had to look them up and found this great article. http://www.konnyaku.com/e_data/konjac2.html They don’t seem to have any nutritional value but also no adverse effects. I alway prefer to consume foods that have some nutritional value but if eaten in moderation (like 1-2 times per month), I think they are okay.
I definitely need to get myself a noodle maker!
great recipe! i can’t wait to try it! 🙂
Yum!! This sounds delicious! I’m sending it to my sister-in-law right now. She would love it 🙂
I love this spin on a ramen noodle bowl. It looks delicious!
This looks delicious, I have not found a bowl of ramen I don’t like!
Oh nice ramen is so on my to make list
Homemade ramen is the best! It’s getting chilly here and I’m craving warm, comforting bowls of hot foot; this is just perfect!
This looks delicious and sounds like a good healthy alternative to ramen noodles. Thanks for a great new recipe to try!