Description
This Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken Soup delivers cozy takeout-style comfort with minimal prep. Sweet honey, savory soy, garlic, and ginger slow-cook into a glossy, satisfying broth that’s perfect for busy weeknights and high-save Pinterest content.
Ingredients
Scale
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts 1½ lb (680 g)
- Low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup (240 ml)
- Honey ⅓ cup (80 ml)
- Soy sauce ¼ cup (60 ml)
- Garlic minced 3 cloves
- Fresh ginger grated 1 tbsp (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- Sesame oil 1 tsp
- Cornstarch 1½ tbsp
- Water 2 tbsp
- Sesame seeds for topping
- Green onions sliced for topping
- Optional
Red pepper flakes for gentle heat
Instructions
- Add the chicken to the slow cooker in a single layer.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and gently turn to coat.
- Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 2½–3 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
- Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir it into the soup.
- Cover and cook on High for 15–20 minutes, stirring once, until the broth thickens and turns glossy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or salt if needed.
- Serve hot, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Best served over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For extra thickness, let the soup rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to maintain a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 5–6 hours (Low) or 2½–3 hours (High)
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 380kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g