Quick Vietnamese Chicken Pho

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb dried rice noodles
• SOUP BASE
• 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 whole star anise
• 2 quarts chicken stock (store bought or homemade)
• 1 whole chicken breast
• 1/2 onion
• 1 3-inch chunk of ginger, sliced and smashed with side of knife
• 1-2 tablespoons sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons fish sauce
• ACCOMPANIMENTS
• 2 cups bean sprouts, washed and tails pinched off
• fresh cilantro tops
• 1/2 cup shaved red onions
• 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
• sriracha chili sauce
• hoisin sauce
• sliced fresh chili peppers