Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 lb. boneless chicken breast
  • 3 to 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 ounces Miswa (Chinese Vermicelli)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 small yellow onion (minced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (crushed and minced)
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon annatto powder (atsuete powder)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Bring water to a boil in a cooking pot.
  • Once the water starts boiling, add the chicken breast and boil for 15 to 18 minutes (add more water if needed).
  • Remove the chicken and let cool. Shred the chicken meat manually. Set aside.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a clean cooking pot.
  • Sauté the onion and garlic
  • Once the onion becomes soft, add the shredded chicken meat. Continue to cook for2 minutes.
  • Add in the annatto powder and then pour-in the remaining water from the pot where the chicken was boiled. Pour-in the chicken broth.
  • Stir and let boil.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. You can add more water or chicken broth if the liquid reduces.
  • Put-in the miswa noodles. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the chopped green onions, salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. You can top this with toasted garlic.
  • Serve. Share and enjoy!