Pho Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup)

Ingredients:

• 1.5 kg chicken bones
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 cm piece of ginger, sliced
• 3 star anise
• 2 cinnamon sticks  
• 5 cloves
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Rice noodles  
• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
• Bean sprouts  
• Fresh basil  
• Lime wedges
• Sriracha (optional)

Instructions:

1. Make the broth: In a large pot, combine chicken bones, onion, garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns, fish sauce, and sugar. Add enough water to cover the bones. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.  
2. Cook the noodles: While the broth simmers, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook the chicken: Add the sliced chicken breasts to the simmering broth and cook until cooked through.
4. Serve: Divide the noodles among bowls. Ladle the hot broth and chicken over the noodles. Garnish with bean sprouts, fresh basil, and lime wedges. Serve with Sriracha, if desired.