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Quick Chicken Bone Broth Recipe

This quick chicken bone broth is perfect for a fast, flavorful base for soups, sauces, or sipping on its own. Ready in just over an hour!

Ingredients

• 1.5–2 kg chicken bones (carcasses, wings, or thighs)
• 3 liters water
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
• Optional: fresh herbs like parsley or thyme

Instructions

1. Place chicken bones in a large pot and cover with 3 liters of water.
2. Add apple cider vinegar and let sit for 10 minutes to help extract nutrients.
3. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and peppercorns to the pot.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
5. Skim any foam or impurities that rise to the surface during the first 10 minutes.
6. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
7. If using herbs, add them in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
8. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or containers.
9. Let cool slightly before storing in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for up to 3 months.

Tips

• Use leftover roast chicken bones for extra flavor.
• Adjust seasoning after straining to suit your taste.
• Freeze in small portions for easy use in recipes.