Chicken Pho with Rice Noodles
A comforting, fragrant, and surprisingly easy Chicken Pho recipe with rich, flavorful broth, tender chicken, and silky noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 3-4 lbs, or 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 8 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 large onion halved
- 4- inch piece of ginger sliced
- 3 star anise pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 8 oz dried rice noodles
- bean sprouts
- Thai basil
- lime wedges
- sliced jalapeños
- hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Add chicken, broth, onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and cloves to a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Skim off foam. Cook for 45 minutes (thighs) or 1 hour (whole chicken).
- Remove chicken, cool, shred, and discard skin/bones. Strain broth, discarding spices and onion.
- Boil soaked noodles for 1-2 minutes until tender. Rinse under cold water.
- Divide noodles into bowls, top with shredded chicken, and ladle hot broth.