Easy Pho Recipe (Chicken)

Easy Pho Recipe (Chicken)

from jz-eats.com
30 min
4 servings

This Chicken Pho Recipe (pho ga) is made with a savory broth, chewy rice noodles and tender slices of chicken. It's like the Vietnamese version of chicken noodle 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, cilantro, Thai basil, bean sprouts

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the sesame oil in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the star anise, garlic, and ginger; heat until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds. Pour in the stock, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, and chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes uncovered.

  2. 2

    Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Divide them between 4 bowls and ladle the soup over the noodles.

  3. 3

    Garnish with lime, cilantro, Thai basil, and bean sprouts as desired.