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Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Phở Gà)

Vietnamese Chicken Pho, or Phở Gà, is a lighter yet equally aromatic version of the traditional beef pho. Made with a delicate chicken broth infused with ginger, onion, and warm spices, this noodle soup is nourishing, fragrant, and full of flavor. Served with tender shredded chicken, rice noodles, and fresh herbs, it’s a comforting meal that’s perfect for any time of day. Easy to customize with toppings like bean sprouts, lime, chili, and basil, this dish brings authentic Vietnamese flavors to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 whole chicken about 3–4 lbs
  • 1 onion halved
  • 1 piece 3-inch ginger, sliced
  • 3 star anise pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 10 cups water
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp rock sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 12 oz dried rice noodles
  • Toppings:
  • Fresh Thai basil
  • Cilantro
  • Bean sprouts
  • Lime wedges
  • Sliced chili peppers
  • Hoisin sauce
  • Sriracha

Method
 

  1. Char onion and ginger: Place onion halves and ginger slices under a broiler for 5 minutes until lightly charred.
  2. In a large pot, add chicken and 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil, skimming foam. Add charred onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and coriander seeds.
  3. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour 15 minutes until chicken is tender. Remove chicken, let cool slightly, then shred the meat. Strain broth through a sieve and return to the pot.
  4. Season broth with fish sauce, sugar, and salt. Keep warm.
  5. Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse briefly with cold water.
  6. To serve: Divide noodles into bowls, add shredded chicken, and ladle hot broth over the top.
  7. Garnish with fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lime wedges, chili, and sauces as desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 32gFat: 8g

Notes

For a richer broth, use both chicken bones and a whole chicken.
This soup is perfect for meal prep – keep broth and noodles separate until serving.
Add a dash of fish sauce and squeeze of lime to brighten flavors before eating.

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