Easy Chicken Pho Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 spring onions (chopped)
  • A thumb sized chunk of ginger (grated or finely chopped)
  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 2 star anise pods
  • ΒΌ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 4oz dried rice noodles
  • 1 mild red chili pepper (sliced)
Directions
  1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot then fry the ginger and white parts of the spring onion on a medium temperature for a few minutes until softened and aromatic.
  2. Add the chicken breasts, coriander seeds, star anise, peppercorns, fish sauce, chicken stock, and lime juice to the pot and stir well. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and leave to cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Cook the noodles per the packet instructions and drain.
  4. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them in a large bowl using two forks.
  5. Strain the broth through a sieve into a large bowl or another pot, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add the noodles and shredded chicken to the bowls, then pour over the broth.
  7. Top with the green parts of the spring onions and the red chili. You can also add some extra lime wedges if desired.