This low-carb chicken Pho is a perfect copycat of a takeout favorite! Add your favorite toppings and enjoy this for lunch or dinner.
Is Pho Keto
Pho is a classic Vietnamese soup that has become a staple on takeout menus here in the United States. Is pho keto-friendly? If you order it from a restaurant without any substitutions, no, it is not keto-friendly.
The rice and noodles that come with it are way too high in carbs. If you omit the rice and tell them to give you bean sprouts instead of noodles, then you might be able to enjoy the Pho on a low-carb diet.
But the easiest way of all is to just make it yourself. This way, you can control exactly what is in it. You know how many carbs it has and can even make it have fewer carbs if you want.
Low-Carb Chicken Pho
If you have never had pho before, then try it! You are going to love it! Pho is a Vietnamese soup. It usually has a salty full-bodied broth, rice noodles, meat, and sometimes chicken.
It doesn’t take a lot of effort to make authentic Pho low in carbs. I used the same flavors and spices – fish sauce, minced ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Then, instead of rice noodles, I used Palmini noodles.
They are one of my favorite types of low-carb pasta because they have so much fiber in them that the net carbs are really low. I’ve also used them to make low carb palmini peanut noodles, and Ramen Stir Fry.
Not everyone loves cilantro, so if you hate it, leave it out. I love how it adds an almost sweet taste to the soup, so I used a whole bunch of it.
Best Meat In Pho
There are two main types of Pho – beef, and chicken. I prefer the chicken because it is lighter and more budget-friendly. You can save yourself time and use rotisserie chicken or pre-cook chicken ahead of time.
You can also make this with beef. Traditionally, beef pho uses thinly-shredded steak that is cooked medium-rare. It tender, juicy, and really tasty! Making beef pho is just like chicken, except you use beef broth instead of chicken broth.
What To Eat With Pho
This pho is really filling and tastes amazing all by itself. Pile it high with your favorite toppings. I love to add fragrant Thai basil, some lime wedges, and sriracha for the heat! I love spicy foods and Sriracha is the best thing to add to it.
If you are still hungry for a little something on the side, make some keto cauliflower rice and drizzle some soy sauce on top. It’s super easy and will definitely fill you up.
Keto Pho Recipes
Save the toppings in separate containers because this soup will stay fresh without them for up to 5 days. It tastes even better the next day because the spices really soak into the chicken.
Store this in an airtight food storage container and add it to your meal prep! Then, add fresh basil, cilantro, and green onions on top and it will taste just as delicious as it was when it was fresh.
Easy Low-Carb Chicken Pho Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients to make this low-carb chicken pho. Exact measurements and instructions are located a little bit further below in the printable recipe card. First, check out the photos of each step so you can see how I made it. Don’t forget to pin this to your keto soup recipes board on Pinterest so you can find it later.
INGREDIENTS:
Chicken
Chicken broth
Garlic
Ginger
White onion
Fish sauce
Olive oil
Cloves
Cilantro
Soy sauce or coconut aminos
Palmini noodles
TOPPINGS:
Cilantro
Thai basil
Lime wedges
Green onions
Sriracha sauce
Bean sprouts
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Divide white onion in half. Thinly slice one half, and chop the other half. Set aside.
2. In a large pot, begin to heat olive oil. Add minced garlic, ginger, and chopped white onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant.
3. Add broth, water, cloves, fish sauce, soy sauce, and 1 bunch of cilantro. Bring to a boil.
4. Continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes. Then strain the liquid, using a mesh strainer, into a large bowl. This will remove all of the solids from the broth.
5. Return the broth to the pot. Add chicken and sliced white onion. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
6. Add Palmini noodles, simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Serve in individual bowls and garnish with desired toppings.
ENJOY!
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Low-Carb Chicken Pho
Equipment
- Knife
- Large Pot
- Mesh Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chicken shredded
- 32 ounces Chicken Broth
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tsp Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger minced
- 1 small White Onion
- 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 Cloves
- 1 bunch Cilantro
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 12 ounces Palmini Noodles
Garnish Ideas
- Cilantro
- Thai Basil
- Lime Wedges
- Green Onions
- Sriracha Sauce
- Bean Sprouts
Instructions
- Divide white onion in half. Thinly slice one half, and chop the other half. Set aside.
- In a large pot, begin to heat olive oil. Add minced garlic, ginger and chopped white onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add broth, water, cloves, fish sauce, soy sauce and 1 bunch of cilantro. Bring to a boil.
- Continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes. Then strain the liquid, using a mesh strainer, into a large bowl. This will remove all of the solids from the broth.
- Return the broth to the pot. Add chicken and sliced white onion. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Add Palmini noodles, simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve in individual bowls and garnish with desired toppings.
Notes
Net Carbs: 5 Net Carbs Per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
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If you enjoyed this low-carb chicken pho, then here are some more Asian recipes you should try next! All of them are my favorites!