Instant Pot Chicken Pho
An easy take on the classic Vietnamese noodle soup, this Instant Pot Chicken Pho recipe features fragrant spiced broth, tender rice noodles, and juicy shredded chicken.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 star anise pods
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger knob thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ pounds bone-in skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- lime wedges for serving
Garnishes
- bean sprouts
- shredded carrots
- sliced red chile
- fresh mint or cilantro
Instructions
- Press "saute" on the Instant Pot and heat up the vegetable oil. Add star anise, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, and peppercorns; cook for 3 minutes. Stir in ginger and onion and cook for 3 more minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 10 seconds.
- Add chicken, chicken broth, water, and fish sauce. Cover and lock the lid. Select “manual” and set it to cook on HIGH pressure for 18 minutes. Then, do a quick release.
- Remove the lid and transfer the chicken to a plate. Set aside.
- Strain the broth through a large mesh sieve, discarding the solids. Return the broth to the pot.
- Add the noodles to the broth; cover with the lid - don’t lock it - and let sit for 3 to 4 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
- In the meantime, shred the chicken, discarding the bones.
- Stir the chicken back into the pot.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, top with garnishes, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Less Grease: Use skinless chicken to avoid excess oil in the broth. Trim off the skin and fat if needed.
- Flavorful Twist: Enhance the flavor with a touch of your preferred sweetener or the traditional Yellow Rock Sugar. Adjust to taste.
- Mix It Up: Consider shrimp or thinly sliced beef as alternatives to chicken, but you may need to decrease the cooking times.
- Toppings: Offer a variety of toppings like hoisin sauce, sriracha, and green onions for customization.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
