Over a flame or in a dry pan, char the onion and ginger until burnt
To the same pan add the star anise and cinnamon stick and toast until fragrant
Add the above to a large pot along with the whole chicken and cover with cold water
Bring to a boil, once boiling reduce heat to lowest and cook for 1 hour, removing any scum that floats to the top
Remove chicken and shred meat off the bone
Blanch noodles and add to a bowl
Place chicken into the bowl followed by sliced onion, spring onion and coriander
Garnish with lime and chilli
