Cheater Pho (Asian Noodle Soup)

• 1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• Garnishes:
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 limes, halved

1. Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in the stockpot. Cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. Add remaining olive oil to stockpot. Add garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Whisk in stock, hoisin sauce, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Divide noodles between serving bowls; add onion, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, jalapeno, chicken, and stock mixture. Top with limes.

rice noodles, olive oil, skinless, kosher salt, garlic, ginger, chicken stock, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, onion, bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, mint leaves, pepper

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/263549/cheater-pho-asian-noodle-soup/ (may not work)