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Vietnamese Chicken Soup with Glass Noodles (Miến Gà)

Miến Gà is a traditional Vietnamese chicken glass noodle soup made with bean thread noodles, shredded chicken, and a light ginger broth. This comforting noodle soup is simple, aromatic, and packed with protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 2 people
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp shallots, minced
  • 4 ginger slices
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2-3 ” pieces of white parts of green onion
  • ½ Tbsp chicken bouillon powder
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • Bean thread noodles or glass noodles

Garnish

  • Black pepper
  • Cilantro
  • Green onions, chopped

Instructions
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  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the shallots and ginger, sautéing for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
    1 Tbsp shallots, 4 ginger slices
  • Pour in the chicken stock and water, then add the chicken thighs and white parts of the green onions along with chicken bouillon powder, sugar, and salt.
    1 cup chicken stock, 1.5 cups water, 2 boneless, 2-3 ” pieces of white parts of green onion, ½ Tbsp chicken bouillon powder, ½ tsp sugar, ½ tsp salt
  • Increase the heat to high and bring the broth to a boil. As it boils, skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and allow the chicken to simmer gently for 20–30 minutes until fully cooked.
  • While the broth is cooking, prep the bean thread (glass) noodles according to manufacturer’s instructions.
    Bean thread noodles or glass noodles
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and skim any remaining impurities from the broth. Add in the remaining seasonings, mix to combine the flavors, and adjust as necessary, letting it simmer for another 2 mins.
    ½ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp fish sauce
  • Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • To assemble the bowl, place the softened noodles in the bottom of the bowl. Top with shredded chicken, then ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
  • Garnish with herbs and green onions before serving.
    Black pepper, Cilantro, Green onions
Keyword Chicken, Nutrition, Quick
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