Rotisserie Chicken Pho

Indulge in a hearty and nutritious bowl of Vietnamese-inspired Rotisserie Chicken Pho. This recipe simplifies the traditional pho preparation by using a store-bought rotisserie chicken, providing both the savory base of the broth and the succulent meat. Perfect for a quick yet comforting meal, this pho dish will warm your heart and sustain your protein needs.

Ingredients

For the Broth:

🍗 1 whole rotisserie chicken, ~440 grams usable meat

🏺 Rotisserie chicken carcass + skin

🧅 2 onions, halved, charred

🫚 3-inch piece of ginger, sliced, charred

🌿 3 star anise

🍂 1 cinnamon stick

🌿 3 cloves

🌿 1 tablespoon coriander seeds

💧 10 cups water

🍲 3 cups chicken bone broth

🐟 2 tablespoons fish sauce

🍗 1 tablespoon Lee Kum Kee Chicken Flavored Bouillon Powder

🍯 1 tablespoon honey

🧂 Salt to taste

Noodles & Toppings:

🍜 480 grams fresh Lee's thin rice noodles, ≈ 120 grams per serving

🌿 Fresh herbs, cilantro, basil, mint

🌱 Bean sprouts

🧅 Thin onion slices

🍋 Lime wedges

🌶️ Jalapeño or chili slices

Instructions

1- Prepare the Broth:

• Place the rotisserie chicken carcass and skin, charred onions, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and coriander seeds into a large stockpot with 10 cups of water and 3 cups of bone broth.

• Simmer gently for 30 minutes, skimming the surface to remove foam as needed.

2- Strain the Broth:

• Using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the broth into a clean pot.

• Discard all solids, retaining a clear broth.

3- Season the Broth:

• Stir in fish sauce, Lee Kum Kee Chicken Flavored Bouillon Powder, honey, and salt to taste.

4- Prepare the Chicken and Noodles:

• Pull about 440 grams of meat from the rotisserie chicken.

• Weigh 120 grams of fresh rice noodles per serving, 480 grams total.

5- Cook Noodles:

• Blanch the noodles briefly in boiling water or directly warm them in the prepared broth.

6- Assemble the Pho:

• Divide the noodles and chicken into 4 serving bowls.

• Pour approximately 3 cups of hot broth into each bowl.

7- Garnish and Serve:

• Top with fresh herbs, bean sprouts, thin onion slices, lime wedges, and jalapeño or chili slices as desired.

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes

Cook Time: 35-65 minutes, including broth simmering

Total Time: 50-85 minutes

Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts per Serving:

• Protein: 50g

(Calories, fats, and carbohydrates not available)

Equipment:

• Wood Cutting Board

• Standard Chef's Knife

• Stainless Steel Large Stockpot

• Caraway Small Pan

• Metal Tongs

• Gas Stove Burner

• Metal Ladle

• Metal Mesh Strainer

• Light Grey/White Ceramic Serving Bowl

• Wooden Chopsticks

• No-brand Measuring Spoon/Goblet-style Glass Measuring Cup

Cooking Tips

• To significantly cut down time, opt for a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.

• Toasting the spices enriches the broth with depth and aroma.

• Charring onions and ginger on an open flame injects a smoky traditional flavor into the pho.

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