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Quick Chicken Pho

40 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$16.00520 cal · 38g proteinkept by 2 families

Ingredients

  • flat rice noodles14 oz
  • boneless skinless chicken breast1¼ lb
  • chicken broth8 cups
  • yellow onion1 count
  • fresh ginger1 count
  • star anise3 count
  • cinnamon stick1 count
  • fish sauce3 tbsp
  • bean sprouts2 cups
  • fresh basil1 bunch
  • lime2 count

Instructions

  1. 1

    Halve the onion and slice the ginger. Char them in a dry pot over high heat 4-5 minutes until blackened in spots.

  2. 2

    Add the broth, star anise, cinnamon and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, add the whole chicken breasts and simmer 15 minutes until cooked through (165°F).

  3. 3

    Remove the chicken and shred it. Strain the broth or scoop out the spices and onion.

  4. 4

    Cook the noodles per the package and divide among bowls.

  5. 5

    Top with chicken, ladle over hot broth and serve with bean sprouts, basil and lime wedges at the table.

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