Chicken Pho Recipe

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This chicken pho recipe is an easy way to get dinner on the table in about 30 minutes. The refreshing herbal flavors and luscious broth make chicken pho a winner with everyone in your family, whether you’re watching macros so you can hit those fitness goals or you’re trying to feed your kids something healthy.

Ingredients you'll need:

  • 10-ounce package rice noodles (vermicelli or rice stick)

  • 8 cups chicken broth

  • 1 pound chicken breast

  • 1/4 cup fish sauce

  • 4 pods star anise

  • 1 tbsp whole peppercorn

  • 1 tbsp coriander seed

  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic

  • One, 2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger

  • 1 bunch of green onions

  • 2 limes cut in quarters

  • 1 sliced jalapeño

  • 1/4 cup bean sprouts

  • 1 bunch fresh Thai basil

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro

  • 1/4 white onion thinly sliced

Step 1

Make the rice noodles. It's important to know the noodles cook very fast so don’t let them fully cook. They should be al dente. First, bring water to a boil. Drop rice noodle in boiling water. Separate noodles and then quickly remove (about 1-2 minutes). Immediately add to cold/iced water to immediately stop the cooking process. Set aside for later.

Step 2

Heat up the pot on medium-high heat. Then add star anise, whole peppercorn, coriander seed, and green onions to the hot pot. Stir constantly to bring out flavors, about 30 seconds - 1 minute. Then add chicken broth, fresh ginger, garlic. Bring to a boil.

Step 3

Add chicken to the broth. Cook for about 6 - 10 mins until tender. It will slightly break apart with a fork. Remove the chicken from the broth, cut it up, and then set aside. Strain the broth, so the broth is clear.

Step 4

Now for the fun part! It's time to assemble. Add your noodles, chicken, bean sprouts, fresh herbs jalapeños, and sliced onions to the hot broth. Let cool for a minute then enjoy right away!

*To prepare and save for later, simply store your ingredients separately. Put rice noodles in a Ziploc bag and the chicken in a separate bag or container. Keep all your vegetables and fresh herbs prepped so they're ready to go. Pour your broth into a sealable container so all you need to do is heat the broth and assemble.

Delicious, and easy food prep!

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