Savor the warmth of our Chicken Pho, a fragrant Vietnamese noodle soup that combines tender, succulent chicken with an aromatic broth simmered to perfection. Served with fresh herbs, crisp bean sprouts, and zesty lime, each bowl is a delightful harmony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Hanoi.

In a large pot, combine the chicken, water, onion, ginger, star anise, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Prepare the Broth

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour, skimming off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.

Simmer the Broth

After an hour, add fish sauce and salt to the broth. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.

Add Flavorings

While the broth is simmering, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Noodles

Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pot and strain the broth to remove solids. You can shred the chicken and set it aside for serving.

Strain the Broth

To serve, place a portion of noodles in a bowl, add shredded chicken, and ladle the hot broth over. Top with green onions, cilantro, bean sprouts, jalapeño, and lime wedges.

Assemble the Pho

chicken (whole or cut into pieces)

water

chicken pho

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