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Rotisserie Chicken Pho

Name: Rotisserie Chicken Pho (30-Minute Recipe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 whole rotisserie chicken; 8 quarts water; 1 whole onion; 1 (2-inch) piece ginger; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 tsp whole cloves; 4 whole star anise; 1 tbsp coriander seeds; 1 tbsp fennel seeds; 1.5 tbsp fish sauce; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1 lb fresh rice stick noodles; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 1 cup frozen wontons; 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed

This rotisserie chicken pho delivers authentic Vietnamese flavor by infusing store-bought rotisserie chicken with bloomed star anise, cinnamon, and cloves for a fragrant broth ready in under an hour—a practical shortcut to classic pho without sacrificing depth.

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Total

55 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$32–$53

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Ingredients

1 whole rotisserie chicken
8 quarts water
1 whole onion
1 (2-inch) piece ginger
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp whole cloves
4 whole star anise
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp fennel seeds
1.5 tbsp fish sauce
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
1 lb fresh rice stick noodles
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, choppedoptional
2 green onions, slicedoptional
1 lime, cut into wedgesoptional
1 cup frozen wontonsoptional
1 cup broccoli florets, steamedoptional

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Instructions

1
Place the entire leftover rotisserie chicken into a large stockpot and cover with water.
2
Add a peeled, halved onion and a piece of ginger to the pot.
3
Combine cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds in a spice bag. Add the bag to the pot.
4
Season the broth with fish sauce, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
5
Cover the pot, bring to a simmer, and cook for 45 minutes.
6
While the broth simmers, prepare the fresh rice noodles by dunking them in a separate pot of boiling water for about 45 seconds. Drain and portion into serving bowls.
7
After 45 minutes, remove the chicken from the broth. Shred the meat from the bones and add it to the bowls with the noodles.
8
Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions.
9
Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and chicken. Add optional cooked wontons if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Toast whole spices (star anise, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, fennel) in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes before adding to water to maximize aromatic oils and flavor depth.
Char the onion and ginger halves directly over a gas flame or under the broiler for 2-3 minutes per side before simmering; this adds subtle caramelization without bitterness.
Shred the rotisserie chicken after simmering; use both meat and skin in the broth, as skin adds richness and collagen.
Simmer broth uncovered for 45 minutes minimum to allow spices to fully infuse; taste and adjust fish sauce incrementally near the end.

Substitutions

Fish sauce → soy sauce or tamari (1 tbsp, though umami depth will shift)
Star anise → additional cinnamon stick or a pinch of ground clove (use sparingly)
Fresh ginger → 1 tsp ground ginger (reduce to avoid overpowering; fresh is preferred)

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate broth separately from cooked noodles and toppings for up to 3 days; freeze broth alone up to 3 months. Reheat gently on stovetop.

Common Questions

Can I make this pho ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare the broth up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate separately from noodles and toppings. Reheat gently before serving and assemble fresh.

What's the best way to toast the spices?

Dry-toast cinnamon, cloves, star anise, coriander, and fennel seeds in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then add to the broth.

Can I use chicken broth instead of water?

Yes, using 8 quarts chicken broth instead of water will deepen flavor, though it may overpower the delicate spice profile—try a 1:1 mix of broth and water.

Do I need to char the onion and ginger?

Charring is optional but recommended; briefly blacken the onion and ginger halves on a stovetop flame or under the broiler to add subtle sweetness and depth.