Chicken Broth Recipe
Make Chicken Broth Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Herbs and Spices
Water
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Peel the carrots and cut them into chunks. Clean the celery stalks and chop them into pieces. Peel and quarter the onion. Crush the garlic cloves slightly but leave them whole.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and remove any giblets or excess fat from the cavity. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Add Herbs and Spices
Add bay leaves, thyme, black peppercorns, and salt to the pot.
- 5
Bring to a Boil
Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6
Simmer the Broth
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 1.5 to 2 hours. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
- 7
Strain the Broth
After simmering, carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another pot or large bowl to remove the vegetables and spices.
- 8
Adjust the Seasoning
Taste the broth and add additional salt if needed. Allow the broth to cool completely before storing.
