Chicken Zoodle Pho

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 whole organic chicken (3-4 pounds)
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered
• 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced into coins
• 1 large celery stalk, sliced into coins
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
• 1 pound zucchini, spiralized into noodles
• 1 package (8 ounces) wide rice noodles
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• Lime wedges, for serving

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

2 hours

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, combine the chicken, onion, carrot, celery, salt, peppercorns, coriander seeds, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, skim any foam that rises to the surface, and simmer for 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and falls off the bone.
2. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean stockpot or Dutch oven.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha sauce. Add to the broth and stir to combine.
4. Bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Add the zucchini noodles and rice noodles and cook according to package directions.
5. While the noodles are cooking, shred the chicken meat and add it back to the broth.
6. Taste the broth and adjust seasonings with additional salt, pepper, fish sauce, or hoisin sauce as needed.
7. Serve the Chicken Zoodle Pho hot in bowls, topped with cilantro, mint, and lime wedges.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 430
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 700mg
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 10g
• Protein: 35g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory, flavorful, and comforting
• Zoodles provide a healthy and low-carb alternative to traditional noodles
• Perfect for a cozy meal on a cold day
• Can be customized to taste with additional seasonings or toppings

User Comments:

• "This pho is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. I love the addition of zoodles." - Sarah
• "The broth is incredibly flavorful and the chicken is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again." - Matt
• "I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's so much healthier than takeout." - Emily

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have time to simmer the broth for 2 hours, you can use store-bought chicken broth instead. However, the flavor will not be as rich.
• Be careful not to overcook the noodles. They should be cooked through but still have a slight al dente texture.
• If you don't have zucchini noodles, you can use other spiralized vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, or beets.
• For a more authentic flavor, use Vietnamese rice noodles. However, any type of rice noodles will work.
• Serve with your favorite toppings, such as bean sprouts, jalapeños, or lime wedges.