20-Minute Chicken Pho
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
557 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
20-Minute Chicken Pho
Description
20-Minute Chicken Pho begins by simmering chicken broth with slices of ginger, red chili peppers, fish sauce, and sugar to build a fragrant base. While the broth simmers, chicken pieces are seasoned and quickly seared to retain juiciness. Dried pho noodles are boiled according to package directions and divided into bowls. The broth and chicken are added on top of the noodles, creating a balanced soup with silky noodles and tender chicken. Fresh garnishes of bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, and Thai basil provide herbal brightness and textural contrast. A squeeze of lime over each bowl adds acidity that helps to brighten the overall dish.
This recipe serves as a convenient, flavorful way to enjoy chicken pho without the long traditional preparation time. Its aromatic broth and fresh herbs make it an ideal light dinner or lunch option while still delivering rich, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 8 lices ginger
- 2 red chili peppers sliced
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 chicken thigh thinly sliced, or boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 12 ounces pho noodles dried
- 1 cup bean sprouts fresh
- 2/3 cup mint fresh
- 2/3 cup cilantro fresh
- 2/3 cup Thai basil
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil for your noodles. Also bring the stock to a boil in a medium pot, along with the ginger, chilies, fish sauce, and sugar. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat. Sear the chicken, and set aside.
- While that’s happening, boil the noodles according to package instructions. Divide the noodles among 4 bowls. Divide the broth and the chicken amongst the bowls, and garnish with bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, and basil.
- Squeeze over some lime juice, and add more fish sauce if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 557 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 557kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 914mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 805mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 944IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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