Place the chicken in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
Add the ginger, halved onions, cinnamon stick, star anise, cardamom pods, and coriander seeds. Simmer gently for 1.5 hours.
Remove the chicken from the broth and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat from the bones into smaller pieces.
Strain the broth and season with fish sauce and salt. Keep warm.
Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
To serve, place a portion of rice noodles in a deep bowl, top with shredded chicken, and ladle hot broth over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and chili slices.
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