Description
This Easy Chicken Pho recipe brings the fragrant and comforting flavors of Vietnamese cuisine to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. The rich broth, infused with star anise, garlic, and ginger, forms the perfect base for tender shredded chicken and chewy rice noodles. A squeeze of lime and fresh herbs like cilantro and Thai basil add a bright, refreshing finish to this satisfying soup.
Ingredients
½ tablespoon sesame oil
3 star anise
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger or ginger paste
6 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2–3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
Juice from 1 lime
1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
1 rotisserie chicken, thinly sliced or shredded
8 ounces flat rice noodles
Optional Toppings:
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro
Thai basil
Bean sprouts
Instructions
Prepare the Broth:
In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the star anise, minced garlic, and grated ginger, and sauté until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
Add the Broth Ingredients:
Pour in the chicken stock, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, sliced jalapeño, and the shredded rotisserie chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Cook the Noodles:
While the broth is simmering, cook the flat rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, divide the noodles evenly between 4 bowls.
Assemble the Pho:
Ladle the hot soup over the noodles in each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges, fresh cilantro, Thai basil, and bean sprouts as desired.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve the pho hot with additional lime wedges and toppings on the side for everyone to customize their bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320