Exquisite Chicken Pho Experience
Simple Chicken Pho is a flavorful Vietnamese soup made with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. It's a comforting dish perfect for any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 8 cups rich chicken broth
- 1 large onion cut in half
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger thinly sliced
- 2 pods star anise
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 handful fresh herbs basil, cilantro, mint
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- 1 handful bean sprouts
- to taste sliced jalapeños optional, for heat
- to taste chopped green onions
- to taste hoisin sauce for drizzling
- to taste Sriracha for a spicy kick
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, halved onion, minced garlic, sliced ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick.
- Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, carefully add the chicken breasts to the pot and reduce heat to low.
- Allow to simmer for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly.
- Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve and return the clear broth to the pot, keeping it warm.
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- To serve, place rice noodles in a bowl, top with shredded chicken, and ladle hot broth over them.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, bean sprouts, jalapeños, and green onions, serving lime wedges and sauces on the side.
Notes
Serve with lime wedges and sauces for customization.