20-Minute Chicken Pho with Fresh Herbs

Golden broth in under 20 minutes using rotisserie chicken and a flavor-packed paste of garlic, ginger, and star anise. Serve with bean sprouts, fresh basil, lime, and chili for a vibrant, herbaceous bowl.

Total time: 18 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 285
Protein: 28g

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Ingredients

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2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
6 cups chicken broth
3 tbsp garlic and ginger paste (or 2 tbsp minced garlic + 1 tbsp minced ginger)
2 whole star anise
8 oz rice noodles (dried)
1.5 cups fresh bean sprouts
2 cups mixed thai basil, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, thinly sliced chili, sliced onion

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Instructions

Step 1
Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in garlic-ginger paste and star anise. Simmer 3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
Add rice noodles and shredded chicken. Cook until noodles are tender, ~4 minutes.
Step 4
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Step 5
Divide noodles and broth among bowls. Top with bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, onion, chili, and a lime wedge.
Step 6
Squeeze lime over the bowl and serve immediately.

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