How to Make Chicken Bone Broth - with so many health benefits, you are going to want to try this simple and delicious bone broth recipe!
Ingredients
2poundsbone-in chickenuse wings, drumsticks, thighs, chicken carcass or combination
water
2tablespoonskosher salt
3garlic clovescrushed
4-5sprigsfresh thyme
3-4sprigsfresh oregano
3-4sprigsfresh rosemary
6whole black peppercorns
1teaspoonground sage
1bay leaf
3carrotspeeled and cut into large chunks
3celery stalkscut into large chunks
1yellow onionpeeled and quartered
Instructions
Simmer Chicken: Place 2 pounds bone-in chicken in a large stew pot; cover with water so chicken is completely submerged leaving about an inch between the chicken and the top of the water. Bring to boil and then reduce to simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked completely. Skim off foam any foam with a slotted spoon or sieve.
Season: Add 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt, crushed garlic, 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme, 3-4 sprigs fresh oregano, 3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary, 6 whole black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon ground sage and 1 bay leaf. Stir to mix.
Simmer Veggies: Add carrots, celery and onion. Cover and simmer for 12-24 hours. Taste and use the rest of the salt to meet your desired saltiness; or add more if desired.
Strain: Remove chicken and set aside. Remove large chunks of carrot, celery and onions and set aside. Strain remaining broth through a strainer and/or cheesecloth.
Serve: Enjoy immediately or let cool and then place in airtight container in fridge for 5 days. Freeze and use within 6 months.