Learn how to make Instant Pot Ramen Noodles tailored for an Alpha-Gal-friendly lifestyle! This recipe skips mammalian ingredients while delivering all the comforting, savory flavors you love. Packed with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a flavorful broth, this dish brings restaurant-quality ramen right to your table.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Alpha-Gal-Safe: No mammalian byproducts—just wholesome, allergy-friendly ingredients.
- Quick and Easy: Hands-off cooking with a pressure cooker.
- Customizable: Adjust toppings and flavors to suit your taste.
- Nutritious: Add nutrient-rich vegetables for a balanced meal.
Storage:
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave. Note: Noodles may soften further upon reheating.
Expert Tips and Variations:
- Skip the Chicken: Use tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Broth Upgrade: Make your own Alpha-Gal-safe broth for deeper flavor.
- Toppings: Try bamboo shoots, spinach, or a drizzle of chili oil for extra flair.
- Stovetop Alternative: If you don’t have an Instant Pot, use a standard pot to prepare the dish.
Ingredients
- chicken tenderloin
- Ramen broth
- ramen noodles
- eggs (omit if allergic or sensitive to eggs)
- green onions
- vegetable oil
- bok choy
- soy sauce (gluten-free options available)
- chili oil
- salt and pepper
How to Make
First, start by seasoning your chicken. Next, add a little oil to the Instant Pot to sear the chicken. This will add tons of flavor to your chicken.
Add the ingredients listed in the recipe card along with the liquid and pressure cook for 10 minutes to thoroughly cook the chicken.
Then, once the chicken is done, you will remove and shred the chicken. You can use two forks to shred or meat claws.
Next, turn the saute mode on. Push your ramen into the broth that is in the pot. Saute until the noodles are softened. Don’t overcook.
Finally, dish up the ramen, add in chicken and your favorite ramen toppings, and enjoy. Add this and our other soup recipes to your meal plan rotation. Try our Thai Chicken soup and our ‘Cheeseburger’ Soup. Both are Alpha-Gal friendly and absolutely delicious.
Traditional ramen noodles are not gluten-free. Opt for gluten-free ramen or rice noodles.
To make it vegan, use vegetable broth and plant-based protein, and skip the eggs.
Freezing ramen is not recommended, as the noodles become mushy when thawed.
Add vegetables like carrots, spinach, or snap peas to enhance the dish’s nutritional profile.
Enjoy a bowl of this warm and comforting Alpha-Gal-safe Instant Pot ramen!
Instant Pot Ramen
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloin or tofu for a plant-based option
- 6 cups Alpha-Gal-safe broth chicken or vegetable-based
- 1 box gluten-free ramen noodles verify ingredients are free from Alpha-Gal products
- 4 eggs optional
- 4 green onions diced (use white and light green parts for cooking; save the dark green for garnish)
- 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 ounces bok choy stem removed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons tamari gluten-free soy sauce alternative
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or chili oil optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. On sauté mode in the Instant Pot, heat vegetable oil and sear the chicken on both sides for added flavor.
- Pressure Cook: Add Alpha-Gal-safe broth and the white parts of the green onions to the pot. Set to manual, high pressure, for 10 minutes.
- Cook the Eggs: While the chicken cooks, make soft-boiled eggs (optional) in a separate pot or the Instant Pot’s steamer rack. Boil eggs for 6–7 minutes, then place in ice water. Peel and halve.
- Shred the Chicken: Use quick release to vent pressure once the chicken is done. Remove and shred the chicken with forks.
- Cook the Noodles: Use sauté mode to bring the broth to a simmer. Add ramen noodles and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bok choy and tamari. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Assemble and Serve: Ladle ramen into bowls. Garnish with green onions, halved eggs, and optional toppings like sesame oil or chili flakes. Serve hot and enjoy!
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