LEMONGRASS CHICKEN THIGHS PHO ENJOY DAN:

LEMONGRASS CHICKEN THIGHS PHO FOR THE TREE FARM by CHEF DAN:

Serves 12-14

INGREDIENTS:

20 chicken thighs

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 (8 Oz) packages of dried rice noodles

8 stalks lemongrass, trimmed, outer layers discarded, halved lengthwise,

and smashed with the side of a knife

2 quarts of chicken stock

8 garlic cloves, smashed

1/4-cup EACH soy sauce, mirin, and lemon juice

2 teaspoons EACH black pepper, and fish sauce

1 teaspoons EACH paprika, turmeric, and green chipotle powder

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Soak the noodles in warm water for 30 minutes.

2.   Drain and set aside.

3.   In a skillet over medium-high heat and when sizzling.

4.   Add chicken thighs and brown and brown on all sides about 12 minutes.

5.   Set aside.

6.   In a stock pot add lemongrass and next 9 ingredients.

7.   Add cooked chicken, noodles: bring to a boil.

8.   Then simmer for 15 minutes.

9.   Garnish with cilantro.

ENJOY DAN:                               SHARING LIFE LOVE AND PHO!!