Rich Chicken Bone Broth

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This chicken bone broth recipe slow-cooks roasted bones and unpeeled veggies, which produces a much deeper flavor and darker color. The longer this simmers, the richer it gets! Make sure about half your bones are collagen-rich, such as chicken backs, feet, or wings.

Submitted by France C

Updated on August 20, 2024

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

3 pounds assorted chicken bones
6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
2 clean, unpeeled carrots, cut into chunks
2 stalks celery with leaves, cleaned and cut into chunks
1 onion, cleaned, unpeeled, and quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
12 cups water, or as needed

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place chicken bones, garlic cloves, carrots, celery, and onion on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.
Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Transfer roasted bones and vegetables into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add vinegar, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns. Cover completely with water and cook on Low for 24 to 48 hours (but not any longer), adding 1 to 2 cups more water during the cooking process, to keep bones submerged.
Strain broth using a fine mesh strainer. Pour into jars and refrigerate until ready to use.

Cook’s Note

I like to save leftover chicken carcasses, bones, and vegetable trimmings in the freezer, and when I have enough I make a batch of broth.

The bone broth should gel upon refrigeration, however if it does not, it is still very nutritious! Just use less water and/or more collagen-rich bones such as chicken backs, feet, or wings.

To easily remove fat from the broth, refrigerate and remove the hardened layer on top using a spoon. Leaving the layer of fat on top helps seal and preserve the broth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

414	Calories
29g	Fat
6g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 414
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g	38%
Saturated Fat 8g	40%
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 376mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 30g	60%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Calcium 44mg	3%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 469mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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