Description
A delightful Chicken Pho recipe steeped in tradition and filled with fragrant spices, offering a cozy bowl of comfort that speaks to the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (or chicken parts)
- 1 onion, halved
- 1 piece ginger, sliced
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 8 cups water
- 8 oz rice noodles
- Fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, mint)
- Bean sprouts
- Lime wedges
- Sliced jalapeños
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken, onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, fish sauce, and water. Bring to a boil and then reduce it to a simmer, skimming any foam that rises.
- Allow to cook for about 30-45 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly before shredding the meat. Strain the broth to remove solids.
- While the broth simmers and the chicken cools, cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions.
- In serving bowls, place a portion of cooked rice noodles, shredded chicken, and pour the hot broth over them.
- Adorn each bowl with fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños for personal customization.
Notes
Store broth in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Fresh herbs are key for vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg