Easy homemade chicken broth made with fresh herbs, onion, and chicken. Ready in 45 minutes and perfect for soups, sauces, and healthy meals.
If you’ve been wondering how to make chicken broth from scratch, you’re in the perfect place. Today I’m sharing a simple, flavourful homemade chicken broth recipe that uses just a handful of ingredients and takes only 45 minutes to make! Yes—this truly is an easy homemade chicken broth that anyone can whip up.
I’ve wanted to start making chicken broth at home for the longest time, but I always overcomplicated it in my head. It wasn’t until I recently became really unwell and found myself craving a warm, healing homemade chicken soup that I finally gave it a try. And honestly? I was shocked at how quick and effortless it was. In under an hour, I had the best chicken broth simmering away—rich, comforting, and full of flavour. You can simmer it longer for a deeper taste (instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post), but 45 minutes was more than enough for a delicious, nourishing result.
In this post, I’ll show you how to make homemade chicken broth, how to store it, and share some of the amazing benefits of homemade chicken broth (because this simple recipe is packed with healing nutrients!).
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Easy Homemade Chicken Broth
Ingredients Needed
- Whole chicken with skin, cut into 4-6 pieces
- White onion
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh coriander
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Turmeric
- Dried bay leaf
- Water
Optional:
- 2 carrots
- 3 stalk celery
This adds more flavour to your broth!
How To Make Chicken Broth From Scratch
- Wash the chicken thoroughly with lemon and salt, then rinse well with water.
- Place the chicken into a large pot, cut the onion into four pieces, and add it to the pot. Add the fresh parsley and coriander (no need to chop them), sprinkle in your spices, and pour in enough water to fully cover the chicken.
- Bring the pot to a boil over high medium heat and cook the chicken for about 45-50 minutes. After this time, remove a piece to check if it’s fully cooked—if not, let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove the pieces from the pot (you can use them for homemade chicken soup). Set a sieve over a large heat-safe bowl and carefully pour the broth through it, allowing the homemade chicken broth to collect in the bowl while the onions and herbs stay in the sieve.
- Your fresh, flavourful homemade chicken broth is ready to use, store, or freeze.
- Enjoy!
Tips To Make The Best Chicken Broth
- This recipe calls for boiling the chicken for around 45 minutes, which is enough to create a flavourful and nutritious homemade chicken broth. However, if you prefer a deeper, richer flavour, you can simmer it for 1–2 hours on low heat. The longer it cooks, the stronger the broth becomes.
- For a clearer broth, skim off any foam that rises to the top during the first few minutes of boiling.
- Don’t worry about chopping the herbs—adding them whole makes it easier to strain later while still giving you the full flavour.
- If you want a darker, more intense broth, you can lightly sauté the onions and chicken pieces before adding water.
- Allow the broth to cool completely before storing it. It keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Benefits Of Homemade Chicken Broth
- Supports gut health: The gelatin and amino acids found in broth can help soothe digestion and support a healthy gut lining.
- Boosts the immune system: Warm, nourishing chicken broth has been shown to help reduce inflammation and support immune function, especially comforting when you’re unwell.
- Hydrating and soothing: Sipping broth provides hydration and electrolytes, making it great when you’re sick or need something gentle on the stomach.
- Versatile for cooking: Having homemade chicken broth on hand elevates soups, stews, sauces, rice dishes, and more by adding natural flavour without preservatives.
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Non-Toxic Pot To Make Chicken Broth
I recently switched all my cookware to non-toxic pots and pans, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. I used the Perfect Pot from Our Place, which is a 5.2L pot—perfect for making homemade chicken broth, hearty soups, and so many other delicious dishes. It heats evenly, cleans easily, and gives me peace of mind knowing I’m cooking with safer, non-toxic materials.
Homemade Chicken Broth
Ingredients
- 1 medium chicken with skin (cut into 6-8 pieces_
- 1 white onion
- Fresh parsley and coriander handful each
- 2 tsp salt you can start with 1.5 tsp and add more if needed once the broth is cooked
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 dried bay leaf
- water enough to fully cover the chicken
Instructions
- Wash the chicken thoroughly with lemon and salt, then rinse well with water.
- Place the chicken into a large pot, cut the onion into four pieces, and add it in. Add the fresh parsley and coriander (no need to chop them), sprinkle in your spices, and pour in enough water to fully cover the chicken.
- Bring the pot to a boil over medium high and cook the chicken for about 45 minutes. After this time, remove a piece to check if it’s fully cooked—if not, let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove the pieces from the pot (you can use them for homemade chicken soup). Set a sieve over a large heat-safe bowl and carefully pour the broth through it, allowing the homemade chicken broth to collect in the bowl while the onions and herbs stay in the sieve.
- Your fresh, flavourful homemade chicken broth is ready to use, store, or freeze.
- If you want it to cook for longer to get the maximum benefits. Then bring it to a boil at high heat and then when it starts to boil (if there is foam at the top, take it off and discard it), bring the heat down to low and let it simmer for 3 hours!
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