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Instant Pot Chicken Pho

I discovered this recipe when I was craving pho but couldn’t go out (because quarantine). Now I may not have to ever eat out at the restaurants again! This is one pho that won’t give me a headache afterwards because I know it doesn’t contain MSG.

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Easy Instant Pot Chicken Pho

Rich, flavorful soup that warms the soul on cold (or hot) days with the family.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, noodles
Servings 4 people
Author Peggy

Equipment

  • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

Broth

  • 4 lbs chicken bone in drumsticks and/or thighs
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, large crushed
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 3 cloves
  • 1/4 cinnamon stick
  • 1/5 star anise
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt to taste

Noodles

  • 1 pkg medium banh pho (rice noodles) cooked according to package

Garnishes

  • bean sprouts
  • onion thinly sliced
  • fresh cilantro
  • green onion sliced
  • siracha sauce
  • hoisin sauce
  • lime wedges
  • thai basil

Instructions

Optional Flavor Enhancing

  • Toast coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves in instant pot saute setting until spices are fragrant. Remove and set aside.
  • Char onion and ginger on for about 5 minutes without touching until brown. Add crushed garlic after 4 minutes.

Prepare Broth

  • Combine water, spices, and all other broth ingredients into the pot.
  • Cover and cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes. Use natural release or wait 20 minutes after cooking.
  • Strain ingredients. Remove meat from chicken and discard spices.

Serving

  • Prepare noodles according to package.
  • Serve noodles with broth and meat, and top with garnishes.

Inspiration for this recipe came from the blog post below.

Peggy

Peggy is a freelance web consultant and fitness and lifestyle blogger. When she isn't helping other businesses grow their online presence, she enjoys experimenting with her workouts, nutrition, mindset, and other life hacks to help her live a happy, healthy, vibrant life with her husband and two boys. Follow her on https://flexitfit.com and https://thisabcmom.com.

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5 years ago

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