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Phở Xào with Chicken and Shrimp

Stir-fried phở noodles with chicken, shrimp, and crispy aromatics, finished with fresh herbs and a savory-sweet sauce. Restaurant-quality in 35 minutes.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
495
Protein
38g
Phở Xào with Chicken and Shrimp
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil phở noodles in salted water until al dente, ~4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Pat chicken and shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk together fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice in a small bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a 14-inch wok or large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Add chicken, stirring constantly, until no pink remains on the surface, ~3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  6. Step 6

    Add 0.5 tbsp oil to the pan. Stir-fry shrimp until pink and just cooked through, ~2 minutes. Transfer to the plate.

  7. Step 7

    Add remaining 1.5 tbsp oil to the pan. Stir-fry onion until edges begin to char, ~3 minutes.

  8. Step 8

    Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, ~45 seconds.

  9. Step 9

    Add cooked noodles and the sauce. Toss continuously until noodles are coated and heated through, ~2 minutes.

  10. Step 10

    Return chicken and shrimp to the pan. Toss gently to combine, ~1 minute.

  11. Step 11

    Divide among bowls. Top with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 14-inch wok or large skillet
  • small bowl
  • wooden spoon or wok spatula
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • serving bowls

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