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