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homemade chicken bone broth

Homemade Chicken Bone Broth (Instant Pot Method)

This chicken bone broth is rich, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. Made with roasted chicken carcass, onion, and garlic, it’s the perfect base for soups, stews, sauces, and even sipping on its own.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Carcass of 1 whole chicken with giblets if available
  • 1 medium onion halved (skin on)
  • 1 whole garlic head skin on
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Water enough to fully submerge the bones

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the chicken carcass, onion halves, and garlic head on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast for 30–40 minutes, or until the bones and aromatics develop a deep golden color.
  4. Transfer the roasted carcass, onion, and garlic into an Instant Pot.
  5. Add enough water to fully submerge the bones.
  6. Lock the lid and pressure cook on high for 1 hour.
  7. Allow natural release, then strain the broth through a fine sieve into a large bowl or jars.
  8. Discard the solids.
  9. Store broth in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • To check if you’ve fully extracted nutrients, press a bone between your fingers, if it crumbles easily, you’ve done a great job!
Nutrition (per cup):
Calories: ~40 kcal | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Carbohydrates: 1g