Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
  • 1 bunch scallions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/4 pounds broccoli, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Method

  • In a bowl, combine the chicken with the scallions, ginger, garlic, samba oelek, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Heat a slow cooker on high until hot.
  • Add the chicken mixture to the slow cooker and brown, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the stock, broccoli, and soy and cook until the chicken is very tender, 6 to 8 hours.
  • Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a simmer.
  • Stir in the noodles and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste and serve sprinkled with the sesame seeds.