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20-Min Chicken Pho Bowl

Aromatic Vietnamese chicken noodle soup built on a quick broth base with rotisserie chicken, rice noodles, and fresh herbs. Finish with lime, cilantro, and chili for that signature bright, tangy kick.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
32g
20-Min Chicken Pho Bowl
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth to a boil in a pot. Add ginger slices and fish sauce; simmer 5 minutes until fragrant.

  2. Step 2

    Add noodles to boiling broth. Cook until tender, ~4 minutes, stirring gently to separate.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in shredded chicken and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

  4. Step 4

    Divide noodles and broth between two bowls. Top each with cilantro and sliced chili.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • wooden spoon

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