Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • Drizzle of oil
  • 3-4 green onions (chopped)
  • 2- inch piece ginger (peeled and sliced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (or 2 whole cloves)
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 4- inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 8 ounces medium-size dried rice noodles (cooked separately according to package instructions)
  • bean sprouts
  • fresh veggies (like carrots, broccoli, bok choy, etc)
  • fresh basil leaves
  • torn mint leaves
  • Thai bird chili pepper (thinly sliced)
  • lime wedges
  • sriracha sauce

Instruction

  • Set a 6-qt Instant Pot to the high saute setting. Heat the oil; then add the green onions and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Stir in cloves, star anise pods, cinnamon stick, coriander and peppercorns; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken thighs, chicken stock, fish sauce, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and water. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 15 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
  • Remove chicken from the Instant Pot and shred, using two forks; set aside.
  • Strain the chicken broth through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth; discard remaining solids. Skim remaining fat from the surface and discard. Then season with salt and pepper to taste.