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Pho ga recipe with fresh coriander and lime

Name: Pho ga recipe with fresh coriander and lime
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Whole chicken, about 3-4 lbs; Large onion, halved; Ginger, 3-inch piece, sliced; Water, 5 quarts; Fish sauce, 2 tablespoons; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Sugar, 1 tablespoon; Cinnamon sticks, 2 sticks; Star anise, 3 pieces; Cloves, 6 cloves; Coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon; Rice stick noodles, (pho noodles), 1 package; Vietnamese coriander leaves, 1 cup (rau ram); Thai basil, 1 bunch; Mint leaves, 1 bunch; Lime wedges, 2 limes; Bean sprouts, 2 cups; Red chilies, 2 small, sliced

Recreate the comforting flavors of a traditional Vietnamese kitchen with this simple and aromatic pho ga recipe. This soul-warming soup features a light ginger-infused broth and tender chicken for the ultimate healthy dinner.

4.2(930 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 13, 2025

Pho ga recipe with fresh coriander and lime — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Broth

For the Aromatics

For the Noodles

For the Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 862 kcal
Protein: 66.5 g
Carbs: 57.75 g
Fat: 43.25 g
Fiber: 3.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3449 kcal
Protein: 266 g
Carbs: 231 g
Fat: 173 g
Fiber: 14 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Whole chicken about 3-4 lbs	2400	240	0	170	0
Large onion halved	40	1	9	0	1
Ginger 3-inch piece, sliced	5	0	1	0	0
Water 5 quarts	0	0	0	0	0
Fish sauce 2 tablespoons	10	2	1	0	0
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Sugar 1 tablespoon	50	0	13	0	0
Cinnamon sticks 2 sticks	5	0	1	0	1
Star anise 3 pieces	20	1	5	0	1
Cloves 6 cloves	6	0	1	0	1
Coriander seeds 1 teaspoon	8	0	1	0	1
Rice stick noodles (pho noodles), 1 package	800	16	176	2	2
Vietnamese coriander leaves 1 cup (rau ram)	5	0	1	0	1
Thai basil 1 bunch	5	0	1	0	1
Mint leaves 1 bunch	5	0	1	0	1
Lime wedges 2 limes	20	0	7	0	2
Bean sprouts 2 cups	60	6	12	1	2
Red chilies 2 small, sliced	10	0	2	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Broth

1
Char onion and ginger
Char the onion and ginger by placing them under a broiler until slightly blackened.
2
Simmer chicken
In a large pot, combine the chicken, charred onion, ginger, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Tip: Adding chicken bones enhances the broth’s richness.
3
Skim broth
Skim the broth regularly to remove impurities that rise to the surface.

Preparing the Aromatics

1
Toast aromatics
In a dry pan, toast the cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and coriander seeds over medium heat until fragrant.
Tip: Toasting the spices before adding them to the broth deepens their flavors and enhances the overall aroma.
2
Add to broth
Add the aromatics to the simmering broth.
3
Season and simmer
Season the broth with fish sauce, salt, and sugar. Let simmer for at least 1 hour.
Tip: Ensure you strain the broth well to remove all traces of bones and spices.

How to Make Pho ga recipe with fresh coriander and lime

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Straining the Broth
Follow correct straining methods to achieve a clear broth.
2
Noodle Preparation
Cook the rice noodles as per the package instructions until just tender.
3
Assemble and Serve
Divide the noodles into bowls and pour the hot broth over them.