Ingredients
- 10 cups vegetable broth
- 12 ounces boneless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups sliced white onion, separated into rings
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 whole cloves
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 whole star anise pods
- 9 cups bean sprouts
- 6 cups coarsely chopped bok choy cabbage
- 4 zucchini
Why This Dish Is Amazing
This dish offers a fresh and light take on a classic favorite. Using chicken and zucchini noodles makes it both healthy and satisfying. It’s perfect for those who want rich flavors without heavy carbs.
Smart Cooking Tips
- Poach the chicken gently to keep it tender and juicy.
- Use fresh herbs like cilantro and basil to enhance the broth’s aroma.
- Don’t overcook zucchini noodles; a quick toss in hot water or broth keeps them crisp.
- Use fresh herbs like cilantro and basil to enhance the broth’s aroma.
- Don’t overcook zucchini noodles; a quick toss in hot water or broth keeps them crisp.
Directions
Ad the vegetable broth, chicken breasts, onions, oyster sauce, coconut sugar, salt, pepper, cloves, ginger, and star anise to your slow cooker. Let everything cook on high until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily with a fork, which usually takes about an hour and a half. Once the chicken is ready, stir in the bean sprouts and bok choy, then let the soup cook a bit longer until the sprouts soften, around another hour. While the soup finishes up, use a spiralizer to turn the zucchini into thin noodles. When you're ready to serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top each one with a handful of zucchini noodles for a fresh, healthy twist.
How To Plate This Dish
Serve hot with a side of lime wedges and sliced chili peppers. Adding bean sprouts and fresh herbs at the table lets everyone customize their bowl. A small dish of hoisin sauce or sriracha adds a nice kick.
How To Preserve This Dish
Store leftover broth and chicken separately from the zucchini noodles to prevent sogginess. Keep everything in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat broth gently and add noodles fresh before serving.
