Spicy Chicken Pho Using Rotisserie Chicken

Happy January! After stuffing ourselves with food during the holidays it’s time to cleanse our bodies with some lighter dishes.

What do you fix for a quick and delicious dinner? How about some soup, but not just any soup. We are making a Spicy Chicken Pho! Why?

Well, because Baby It’s Cold Outside and a piping hot bowl of pho is perfect for long chilly nights.

Easy recipe for Spicy Chicken Pho

We stopped by our grocery store to pick up a Rotisserie chicken. Using a rotisserie chicken cut down on time. Plus, they are super delish!

Ingredients:

1 pound rotisserie chicken sliced thin
2 quarts chicken stock
1-quart water
2 cinnamon sticks
4-star anise pods
2 whole cloves seeds
3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 ounces of fish sauce
2 fresh sprigs of parsley
2 fresh sprigs of cilantro
4 fresh mint leaves
1 medium onion sliced thinly
1 small carrot, sliced into thin ribbons
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flake
1 1/2 pounds fresh thin pho noodles
3 stalks of green onion, sliced thinly
1 jalapeño pepper, sliced thinly
fresh microgreens
fresh bean sprouts

Directions:

Into a stockpot add chicken stock and water.
Place the stockpot over med-high heat.
Into the pot add cinnamon sticks, star anise pods, whole cloves, Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, one medium onion cut into thin slices, carrot ribbons, and two stalks of green onion thinly sliced.
Continue to stir and cook until the mixture begins to steam and continue to cook for an additional five minutes.
Divide the fresh Pho noodles between the two bowls.
Add slices of chicken into each bowl.
Ladle Pho soup into two serving bowls over the noodles.
Divide the sprigs of parsley, cilantro, and mint into the bowls.
Divide the red pepper flake into each bowl, and top with green onion, slices of jalapeño, and bean sprouts.

And if you’re looking for something refreshing, pair it with an ice-cold Coke!

Recipe Tips And Tricks

Where to get thin pho noodles?

Thin pho noodles can be found in the specialty food area. You will find Asian, Chinese, and Mexican-style foods that you might not find right next to the other pasta. You can also shop online and have the noodles shipped to your home as well.

What does Pho consist of?

Depending on where you buy or find a recipe to make pho will vary. I used rotisserie-style chicken, veggies, noodles in a savory hint of sweet broth. Pile on your favorite toppings or even a splash of Sriracha sauce.

Do you put fish sauce in pho?

Fish sauce is a must when it comes to making pho. You will find that if you don’t use a fish sauce it can in a sense lack the flavor you might be hoping for. It is relatively cheap to buy at the store, and you can use it for even more recipes you make in your kitchen.

What other meats can be used in making pho?

Steak, shrimp, pork, are other proteins that you will find in some recipes. I had the leftover chicken on hand, and I could it paired well with the broth and noodles.

Feel free to experiment and see which protein you enjoy most. Just thinly cut the steak or pork so it is easy to eat with your chopsticks.

Best Way To Store

If you happen to have leftover pho, simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Then you can reheat it in the microwave or even on the stovetop. Both methods will work great.

The texture of pho can change a bit as the noodles and other ingredients can soften once they cool down. But, overall the reheat of the dish will taste fantastic.