When you want a warm, high-protein meal that feels satisfying but doesn’t take all night, this bowl is the move: juicy chicken chop, jammy 6-minute egg, crisp blanched lettuce, and noodles finished with a light drizzle of hot noodle soup.

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Quick Summary

• Time: ~20 minutes

• Serves: 1

• Style: light broth + chicken chop topping

• Best for: lunch, post-workout, busy weeknights

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Ingredients (1 serving)

Add-On Protein

• 1 chicken breast, butterflied/flattened

• 1 egg

Seasoning

• 1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Bowl

• 1 serving noodles

• A handful of lettuce (any leafy green works)

• Hot water / noodle soup base (use your noodle soup from boiling, or a light broth)

Optional upgrades

• ½ tsp sesame oil

• Sliced scallions

• Chili oil

• Toasted sesame seeds

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Step-by-step Cooking Instructions

1) Marinate + pan-fry the chicken chop

1. Flatten the chicken breast to an even thickness (this helps it cook evenly and stay juicy).

2. Marinate with soy sauce + black pepper for 10 minutes.

3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a small amount of oil.

4. Pan-fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.

5. Rest for 2 minutes, then slice into bite-size pieces.

Pro tip: Don’t move the chicken too early—let it sear so you get that golden crust.

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2) Cook noodles + blanch lettuce + make the 6-minute egg

Noodles & lettuce

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.

2. Boil noodles for 4–6 minutes (depending on thickness).

3. In the last 10–20 seconds, blanch the lettuce quickly until bright green.

4. Transfer noodles and lettuce into a serving bowl.

5. Save a little hot noodle water to make a light soup drizzle.

Soft-boiled egg

1. In a separate small pot, gently lower an egg into boiling water.

2. Boil for 6 minutes.

3. Immediately move to cold water for 2–3 minutes.

4. Peel carefully.

Pro tip: Cracking the egg lightly all around after chilling helps the shell come off cleanly.

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3) Assemble the bowl

1. Place the sliced chicken chop over the noodles.

2. Add the soft-boiled egg (halve it for the best visual and texture).

3. Drizzle in a small amount of hot noodle soup (just enough to warm and season the bowl without making it too soupy).

4. Finish with optional toppings like sesame oil, scallions, or chili oil.

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Texture & Flavor Notes

• The key contrast is crisp greens + springy noodles + juicy chicken + jammy yolk.

• Keeping the broth light (just a drizzle) makes the toppings stand out and keeps the bowl clean and balanced.

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Easy Variations

• Spicy: add chili oil + a pinch of chili flakes.

• More savory: add a splash of soy sauce to the soup drizzle.

• Veg swap: use bok choy, spinach, or napa cabbage instead of lettuce.

• Extra protein: add tofu cubes or an extra egg.

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Serving Tip

This bowl is best fresh while the chicken is crisp and the egg yolk is still creamy. If you’re meal-prepping, keep egg + chicken separate and assemble right before eating.