Cheater Pho (Asian Noodle Soup)

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

8 ounces dried rice noodles

2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

1 pound boneless (skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

6 cups chicken stock

2 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 tablespoons fish sauce

1 onion (thinly sliced)

2 cups bean sprouts

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

1 jalapeno (thinly sliced)

2 limes (halved)

Directions

In a large pot of water, cook rice noodles according to package instructions; drain well and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to the stockpot and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the stockpot. Add garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Whisk in chicken stock, hoisin sauce and fish sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Serve immediately with rice noodles and chicken, garnished with onion, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, jalapeno and limes, if desired.