Miến Gà (Vietnamese Chicken Glass Noodle Soup)
Make a light and comforting bowl of Miến Gà, a Vietnamese chicken glass noodle soup with shredded chicken, aromatic broth, and chewy glass noodles. Perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken about 3 lbs or 4 chicken thighs
- 10 cups water
- 1 large onion halved
- 1 piece ginger 3 inches, smashed
- 1 tbsp rock sugar or regular sugar
- 2 tbsp fish sauce plus more to taste
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 oz mung bean glass noodles
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- crispy fried shallots garnish
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, add chicken, onion, ginger, salt, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, skim foam, then simmer 30–40 minutes until chicken is cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred meat, and set aside.
- Strain broth if desired, then season with fish sauce and black pepper. Adjust to taste.
- Soak glass noodles in warm water for 15 minutes, then boil for 2–3 minutes until tender. Drain.
- Divide noodles into bowls, top with shredded chicken, then pour hot broth over.
- Garnish with cilantro, green onion, bean sprouts, lime, and crispy fried shallots. Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
**Serving Size:** 1 bowl (about 2 cups) Calories: 285 Carbohydrates: 32g (12% DV) Protein: 22g (44% DV) Fat: 7g (11% DV) Saturated Fat: 2g (10% DV) Cholesterol: 65mg (22% DV) Sodium: 820mg (34% DV) Fiber: 2g (8% DV) Sugar: 3g (6% DV) Vitamin A: 15% DV Vitamin C: 20% DV Calcium: 6% DV Iron: 12% DV
Note: Nutrition facts are estimates only and may vary depending on ingredients used.