Fiery Chicken Ramen (Spicy, Rich, Restaurant Quality, 30 Min) - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 packs ramen noodles (seasoning packets discarded)
• ½ cup sliced green onions
• ½ cup shredded carrots (optional)
• 1 soft-boiled egg, halved
• Sesame seeds for garnish
• Nori strips for garnish