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20-Min Chicken Pho Bowl

Aromatic Vietnamese chicken noodle soup built on a quick broth base with rotisserie chicken, rice noodles, and fresh herbs. Finish with lime, cilantro, and chili for that signature bright, tangy kick.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
32g
20-Min Chicken Pho Bowl
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • ½ oz fresh ginger, sliced thin
  • 4 oz rice noodles (dried, thin)
  • 1 whole lime (juiced + wedges for serving)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 whole red chili pepper, sliced thin

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring broth to a boil in a pot. Add ginger slices and fish sauce; simmer 5 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add noodles to boiling broth. Cook until tender, ~4 minutes, stirring gently to separate.

  3. 3

    Stir in shredded chicken and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

  4. 4

    Divide noodles and broth between two bowls. Top each with cilantro and sliced chili.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • wooden spoon

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