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A steaming tray of oven-roasted chicken drumsticks on a rustic wooden kitchen counter, perfectly browned and ready to be used for a homemade chicken broth recipe. The warm lighting enhances the rich, golden tones of the roasted chicken.

Easy Chicken Broth Recipe (5 Simple Steps!)

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chicken broth recipe is a nutrient-rich, flavorful liquid made by slowly simmering chicken bones, vegetables, and herbs for 12-24 hours. It creates a versatile base for soups and dishes, packed with minerals and healing properties, and can be easily stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
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Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 19 hours
Total Time 19 hours 17 minutes
Servings: 9 cups of chicken broth
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 3-4 pounds chicken bones mix of wings, backs, feet
  • 2 large onions quartered
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2-3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Cold water to cover
Optional Garnish
  • Fresh parsley chopped
Optional Flavor Boosters
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 1- inch piece of ginger
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large stockpot or slow cooker
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Cheesecloth (optional)
  • Glass storage containers
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Roasting pan

Method
 

Prepare the Bones
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. Spread chicken bones on roasting pan
  3. Roast for 30-45 minutes until golden brown
Build Broth Base
  1. Transfer roasted bones to large stockpot
  2. Add chopped vegetables, herbs, peppercorns
  3. Pour cold water to cover ingredients
  4. Add apple cider vinegar
Slow Simmer
  1. Bring to gentle boil
  2. Reduce heat to lowest setting
  3. Simmer 12-24 hours
  4. Skim foam occasionally
  5. Do not stir; allow gentle extraction of nutrients
Strain and Finish
  1. Remove from heat
  2. Let cool 30-60 minutes
  3. Strain through fine-mesh strainer
  4. Discard solids
  5. Optional: Strain again through cheesecloth for clarity
Storage
  1. Transfer to airtight containers
  2. Refrigerate up to 5 days
  3. Freeze up to 3 months
  4. Leave 1-inch space in containers for expansion

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 9gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 250mg

Notes

  • Use fresh bones
  • Roast for deeper flavor
  • Low, slow cooking extracts nutrients
  • Skim foam for clarity
  • Vinegar helps mineral extraction
  • Flexible bone choices
  • Adjust herbs
  • Vegetable variations welcome

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