Description
A warm and comforting Vietnamese dish featuring aromatic broth and tender chicken, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bone-in chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 large onion, halved
- 1 piece of ginger (about 2 inches), sliced
- 3–4 star anise pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5–6 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 8 cups chicken broth (or water and bouillon)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Green onions, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Red chili peppers, sliced (optional)
- Lime wedges
- Bean sprouts
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your broth. In a large pot, add the chicken, onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and coriander seeds. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring it’s enough to cover the chicken completely. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Simmer your broth for about 30 minutes. This allows the chicken to cook thoroughly and lets the spices mingle and infuse their delightful flavors.
- Strain your broth through a fine mesh sieve into another pot. This removes the solid spices and leftover bits, resulting in a clear, fragrant broth. Taste and season with fish sauce and salt to balance the flavors.
- Shred the chicken, discarding the skin and bones. Return the shredded meat to the broth to warm up again.
- To serve, fill a bowl with the warm broth and chicken. Top your bowl with fresh cilantro, green onions, basil, and sliced chili peppers if desired.
Notes
Consider using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal. Adjust spices to your taste for a personalized pho experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg