Easy Chicken Bone Broth
This easy chicken bone broth is deeply flavourful, and when I call it easy, I mean it. You only need 4 ingredients - chicken wings, salt, oil and water. You probably have most of these at home already, right?
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
- 1 kg chicken wings
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- generous sprinkle of salt
- 2 litres water
Soak the chicken wings in cold water for 30 minutes. Once they've finished soaking, give them a good final clean under running water and pat dry before adding them into a bowl.
Preheat the oven to 190°C (374°F).
Evenly coat the wings with oil and salt. Spread them out on a roasting tray and roast for about 45 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
Add the wings to a stock pot and make sure to deglaze the roasting dish by adding a good splash of water to loosen the caramelised bits.
Add the deglazing liquid into a jug and combine with cold water to make 2 litres. Add this to the stock pot.
On a medium-high heat bring the pot to a boil and turn down to a strong simmer.
After 15 minutes break the wings apart using a spatular or a whisk. Do this a couple times throughout the cooking process as it helps with collagen extraction.
Boil for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until about half the water has evaporated, then check the consistency (next step).
To check the consistency - add a tablespoon of broth to a small container and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes. If the broth had set like jelly, it is ready. If not, boil for longer and keep testing.
Strain the broth using a sieve and discard the bones. The stock will keep for about 3 days in the fridge, or 3 months in the freezer.
Keyword Chicken Bone Broth, Chicken Stock, Easy Chicken Bone Broth