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Vietnamese Pho (Chicken)

Name: Vietnamese Pho (Chicken)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 Chicken thigh (bone-in); 100g Rice noodles (thin); 2 Star anise; 1 Cinnamon stick; 2 tbsp Fish sauce; 1 cup Bean sprouts; 1/2 cup Thai basil and cilantro; 1 Lime; 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Simmer chicken thighs with star anise, cinnamon, and 4 cups water for 20 min. Skim foam.
2
Remove chicken, shred meat, discard bones.
3
Season broth with fish sauce. Strain out spices.
4
Cook rice noodles per package. Use half the amount you normally would.
5
Place noodles in bowls, top with shredded chicken, pour hot broth. Serve with bean sprouts, herbs, and lime.

*Pro Tips

1
Use half portions of noodles and double the herbs — more flavor, less carbs
2
Charring the ginger and onion before adding to broth gives smokier flavor

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Using reduced noodles and extra vegetables keeps this Vietnamese classic diabetic-friendly. The protein-rich broth provides satiety.

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