20-Minute Chicken Pho with Fresh Herbs
Golden broth in under 20 minutes using rotisserie chicken and a flavor-packed paste of garlic, ginger, and star anise. Serve with bean sprouts, fresh basil, lime, and chili for a vibrant, herbaceous bowl.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in garlic-ginger paste and star anise. Simmer 3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
Add rice noodles and shredded chicken. Cook until noodles are tender, ~4 minutes.
Step 4
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Step 5
Divide noodles and broth among bowls. Top with bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, onion, chili, and a lime wedge.
Step 6
Squeeze lime over the bowl and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- measuring cups
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