Marinate the chicken: Marinate the skin-on boneless chicken thighs with garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and soy sauce. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
Pan-fry the chicken: Heat a pan over medium heat. Place the chicken skin-side down first and pan-fry for 6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest.
Build the base: In the same pan (with the chicken fat), add shallots, white parts of green onion, ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Add miso + bean paste: Add 3 tbsp miso paste and 1 tbsp spicy fermented bean paste. Mix well until combined.
Make it creamy: Pour in chicken stock and unsweetened soy milk. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Optional: Strain the soup: For a smoother broth, strain the soup before serving.
Cook noodles + assemble: Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Divide into 2 bowls, pour over the broth, then top with sliced chicken, ramen eggs, corn, green onion, and other toppings.
