2 pounds chicken parts (recommend of the 2 pounds, use 1/2 pound chicken wing tips)
1/2 onion
3-inch chunk of ginger, sliced
2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
4 whole cloves
2 whole star anise
2 tablespoons sugar (or rock sugar)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
Small bunch of cilantro stems, tied in bunch with twine

1 pound dried rice noodles (about 1/4" wide)
1/2 pound chicken meat (breast or thigh), thinly sliced
2 cups bean sprouts, washed
Handful of cilantro leaves
1/2 cup shaved red onions
1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
Sriracha hot sauce (optional)
Hoisin sauce (optional)