Cheater Pho (Asian Noodle Soup)

Homemade chicken pho in under an hour makes a delicious, light, and flavorful bowl for lunch or dinner.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 505 Calories

Ingredients

• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles
• ½ cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 2 limes, halved
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in the stockpot. Cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3

Add remaining olive oil to stockpot. Add garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Whisk in stock, hoisin sauce, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Divide noodles between serving bowls; add onion, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, jalapeno, chicken, and stock mixture. Top with limes.