Easy Homemade Chicken Broth

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    3 Servings

  • Calories

    282 kcal

  • Course

    Others

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Homemade Chicken Broth

Homemade chicken broth is a game-changer. Make it once and you are sure to make it time and time again! 

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Ingredients

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  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 garlic head
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp salt
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Instructions

  1. Place chicken, carrots, bay leaves, onion and garlic head into a large pot. You don't need to peel onion, garlic or the carrots. You can use frozen chicken.
  2. Fill the pot with water and bring the broth to a boil. Reduce heat to very low and leave it simmering for 3-4 hours.
  3. Run through a strainer. Tip: Don't discard chicken, break it into pieces and set aside, you can use it to make soup.
  4. Store broth in a refrigerator for up to a week. You can also store broth in a freezer, using a plastic container, for several months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 139mg (46%) Sodium 4852mg (202%) Potassium 586mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 10260IU (205%) Vitamin C 6.6mg (7%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 282kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 4852mg 202%
Potassium 586mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 10260IU 205%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 7%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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