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chicken pho in a white bowl with red chopsticks
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5 from 31 votes

Easy Pho Recipe (Chicken)

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: chicken pho, chicken pho recipe, pho recipe, simple pho
Servings: 4
Calories: 438kcal
Author: Jordan

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Divide them between 4 bowls and ladle the soup over the noodles.
  • Garnish with lime, cilantro, Thai basil, and bean sprouts as desired.

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Notes

  • Leftover rice noodles that have already been soaked or cooked should be kept in a shallow airtight container, or a resealable plastic food bag, in the fridge.
  • The noodles will keep for 3-4 days.
  • To reheat, bring the broth to a boil and pour over the noodles.
  • You may add extra jalapeño if you want more spice.
  • Use a chili pepper instead of the jalapeño for added heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg