How to Make Chicken Bone Broth
August 22, 2024
This easy homemade chicken bone broth recipe has many benefits for your health! Bone broth contains collagen that is released from the bones. These are a good source of amino acids like glycine and glutamine. These are great for your liver and may help you sleep well at night. It is also great for your digestive system. The gelatin that is formed in the broth helps your digestive tract absorb nutrients better. This, in turn, may support your immune system and make it stronger.
I find that it helps me curve my cravings and keep me satisfied. A nice hot cup of bone broth will fill me, give me a boost in energy and generally help me feel well. I try and always have some on hand, making large batches and freezing them.
I made this recipe in my Instant Pot but you can certainly make it in the stove. The biggest difference I find is the time it takes to be done. In the Instant Pot you will have your broth in 120 minutes. On the stove you have to simmer it very slowly for about 480 minutes or 8 hours. I also find that I end up with more broth as it is easier to control the heat in the Instant Pot (it does it itself) than on the stove. Enjoy guys!
Insta-Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe
Ingredients:
Chicken bones (can be a carcass, chicken legs, wings, or thighs)
Celery with leaves (1-2 stalks)
1 medium carrot, chopped
6 garlic cloves
1/2 bell pepper or 3 small sweet peppers, chopped
1 small onion or 6 scallions, chopped
1 small turmeric root, halved
1 large piece of ginger root, halved
3 bay leaves
3 star anise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
A handful of fresh thyme
A handful of peppercorns
8 to 10 cups of water
Salt, to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients:
Place the chicken bones and all vegetables (celery, carrot, garlic, peppers, onion/scallions, turmeric root, and ginger root) into a large pot.
Add Aromatics and Water:
Add the bay leaves, star anise, cider vinegar, fresh thyme, peppercorns, and salt to the pot.
Pour in 8 to 10 cups of water, ensuring the ingredients are fully submerged.
Cook the Broth:
Instant Pot: Set the Instant Pot to the soup/broth setting and cook for 120 minutes.
Stovetop: Bring the mixture to a simmer over low heat. Cook very slowly for about 8 hours, keeping it at a gentle simmer.
Strain and Cool:
Once the broth is done cooking, strain it through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids.
Allow the broth to cool completely, then place it in the fridge. Let it chill until the fat solidifies on top.
Remove the Fat:
Once the fat has hardened, remove it from the top of the broth.
Enjoy:
Use the broth for cooking or sip it throughout the day for a nourishing and flavorful drink.
Nutritional Breakdown (per cup of broth):
Calories: 40 kcal
Total Fat: 1.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 80 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 3 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
Sugars: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
This nutritional breakdown is an estimate based on typical ingredients and portion sizes. Adjustments may be needed depending on the exact products and amounts used.