Chicken Bone Broth Recipe
Chicken Bone Broth Recipe
Serving Size: 1 cup (253g)
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup (253g), calories 41 calories, Sugar 0.3g, Sodium 286mg, Fat 0.3g, Saturated Fat 0g, unSaturated Fat 0.3g, Trans Fat 0g, Carbohydrate 0.6g, Fiber 0.3g, Protein 0.5g, Cholesterol 2.5mg
Ingredients:
- 4 pounds chicken necks/feet/wings (you can also use the carcass and bones from a whole chicken — do not use the meat)
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium onions, peel on, sliced in half lengthwise and quartered
- 4 garlic cloves, peel on and smashed
- 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 5–6 sprigs parsley
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 18–20 cups cold water
Instruction:
- Place all ingredients in a 10-quart capacity slow cooker or large pot on stove.
- Add in water to cover.
- Simmer for 24–48 hours, skimming fat occasionally.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Discard solids and strain remainder in a bowl through a colander. Let stock cool to room temperature, cover and chill.
- Use within a week or freeze up to three months.
How to Make Bone Broth
An easy, step-by-step guide to making chicken bone broth! Simple ingredients and fool-proof methods yield a beautiful broth perfect for soups, sauces, and more!
Total: 720min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup, calories 53 kcal, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, Fat 2.9 g, Saturated Fat 0.9 g, Trans Fat 0.04 g, Cholesterol 2.63 mg, Sodium 342 mg, Sugar 0.4 g, unSaturated Fat 1.93 g
Ingredients:
- Bones and carcass of 1 chicken
- 12 cups filtered water
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 generous pinch each sea salt and black pepper ((plus more to taste))
- Rosemary/herbs ((leftover from roasting chicken // optional))
- 1 sliced lemon ((leftover from roasting chicken // optional))
Instruction:
- To a large pot or Dutch oven, add the bones leftover from a whole roasted chicken (including legs and wings that may have been on the serving platter), or the bones from 1 chicken purchased from a butcher. (Note: This can also be done in a Crock-Pot or Instant Pot.)We also like adding the lemon wedges and rosemary that were cooked with our whole roasted chicken (optional).
- Top with filtered water until generously covered (about 12 cups / 2880 ml). This should reduce down by about 1/3 or 1/2, leaving you with 6-8 cups of bone broth.
- Next, add in a bit of salt and pepper to season the broth (you can add more later to taste).
- Then add apple cider vinegar, which is added primarily because the acidity breaks down the collagen and makes it more abundant in the broth. You can also sub lemon juice, but we prefer apple cider vinegar.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for at least 10-12 hours, or until reduced by 1/3 to 1/2. The more it reduces, the more intense the flavor will become and the more collagen will be extracted. We find 12 hours to be about right.
- Strain and discard the bones. Either use immediately or store in glass jars and freeze up to 1-2 months or more. Just be sure to leave a couple inches at the top of the jar to allow for expansion in the freezer.Note: Bone broth typically gelatinizes when refrigerated because of the collagen content. But don’t worry — that’s normal. When reheated it liquifies once again, just like store-bought chicken broth.
How to Make Chicken Bone Broth Recipe THE BEST Nutritious Recipe Inexpensive to Make
FAQ
Which bones are best for chicken broth?
In order to make the most nutritious broth, it’s best to use a variety of bones — marrow bones, oxtail, knuckles, and feet. You can even mix and match bones in the same batch.
Should I use chicken skin in bone broth?
Yes, absolutely. Chicken skin will add more flavor to the broth and I definitely use it. Which part of the chicken is best for bone broth? For ease, I use a whole chicken carcass, including the wings and legs (you can even throw in chicken feet if you have them!).
What is difference between chicken broth and chicken bone broth?
Bone broth is different from chicken broth. It is a liquid that has more protein, collagen, electrolytes, vitamins and minerals than chicken broth. Chicken broth may be ok for cooking, but bone broth is much for concentrated and delicious. Bone broth also gives you nutritional benefits, while chicken broth does not.
How long should you boil bones for bone broth?
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for at least 10-12 hours, or until reduced by 1/3 or 1/2, leaving you with 6-8 cups of bone broth. The more it reduces, the more intense the flavor becomes and the more collagen is extracted. We find 12 hours to be the perfect cook time.
