Speedy Chicken Pho A Weeknight Vietnamese Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 liters (6 cups) Chicken Broth, low sodium
• 5 cm (2 inches) Ginger, peeled and sliced
• 2 Star Anise
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds
• 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, low sodium
• 1 tsp Brown Sugar
• 1 Lime, juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 500g (1.1 lbs) Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approx. 2-3), or breast.
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 200g (7 oz) Dried Rice Noodles (Pho Noodles), wide
• 1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup Fresh Basil (Thai Basil preferred), roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup Fresh Mint, roughly chopped
• 1 Red Chili, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)
• Lime wedges, for serving
• Bean Sprouts (optional)
• Sriracha (optional)
• Hoisin Sauce (optional)