Chicken Pho

A wholesome Vietnamese noodle soup featuring slow-cooked chicken and rice noodles in a richly seasoned ginger and five-spice broth.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 447 kcals 1788 kcals
Carbohydrates 43 grams 172 grams
Fat 3 grams 12 grams
Protein 58 grams 232 grams
Cook Time
270 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
4
tbsp
Dark Soy Sauce
Plus extra to serve
1
tbsp
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
Cut into wedges
GrainsCereals
200
g
Rice Noodles
Dried flat
Meat
1
kg
Chicken
Whole, skin removed, string cut
NutsSeeds
4
cloves
Garlic
Halved
25
g
Coriander
Fresh sprigs
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Peeled and finely chopped
20
g
Ginger
Fresh root, peeled and thinly sliced
2
piece
Red Chillies
Long, fresh and sliced
6
piece
Spring Onions
Trimmed and thinly sliced
100
g
Beansprouts
Rinsed and drained
1
piece
Red Chilli
Long, thinly sliced for garnish

Steps

  • Place vegetables in the slow-cooker and stir in five-spice powder, 1 litre of water, and soy sauce.
  • Cut strings from the chicken and remove all skin from the breast, legs, and wings.
  • Place chicken breast-side up into the slow-cooker and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4.5 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Drain slow-cooker contents into a bowl, strip meat from the carcass, slice it, and cover with foil.
  • Skim fat from the stock, pour into a saucepan with fish sauce, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Boil noodles in a separate pan until tender, then drain well.
  • Divide noodles into bowls, top with chicken and vegetables, add hot stock, and garnish with chilli and lime.