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pouring chicken bone broth into a container through a strainer

Easy Homemade Broth With Cheap Chicken Leg Quarters


  • Author: Maria Ronan
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 9 1x

Description

Making your own chicken broth is the first step to elevating your homemade soups and dishes like chicken pot pie. This easy-to-follow recipe guides you through the process of simmering chicken thighs with aromatic vegetables and seasonings to create a rich and flavorful base that’s sure to enhance your culinary creations. Enjoy the delicious results!


Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken leg quarters
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • A few whole peppercorns
  • Water

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot, place the chicken leg quarters and add enough water to just barely cover them.

  2. Over medium-high heat, bring the water to a boil.

  3. Add the quartered onion, diced carrot, diced celery, and a tablespoon of salt.

  4. Add the dried parsley and dried thyme directly to the pot for flavor.

  5. Include a bay leaf and a few whole peppercorns.

  6. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the broth cook for at least 1 hour, but you can go up to 5 hours for richer flavor. Ensure the chicken is cooked through.

  7. Periodically, skim off any impurities that rise to the surface.

  8. Once done, remove the chicken pieces; they can be used for soups or chicken pot pie.

  9. Strain the broth through a fine sieve into a container.

  10. Refrigerate the broth, and when it’s cold, remove the congealed fat from the top.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 2 hours