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Healing Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe for Easy Nourishing Comfort

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A quick and easy Instant Pot chicken bone broth recipe that delivers rich, nourishing flavor and healing benefits, perfect for cold days or as a comforting base for meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds chicken bones and carcasses (leftover roasted or raw chicken bones; organic or pasture-raised preferred)
  • 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • A handful of fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • About 12 cups (3 liters) water
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • Optional: Ginger slices

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bones and vegetables by breaking down chicken carcasses into smaller pieces if needed to fit in your Instant Pot (about 3-4 pounds). Roughly chop 2 medium carrots, 2 celery stalks, and 1 large yellow onion. Smash 4 garlic cloves to release flavor.
  2. Place bones and vegetables in the Instant Pot. Add the chopped carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Toss in 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, and a handful of fresh parsley. Add 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar to help pull minerals and collagen from the bones.
  3. Pour in about 12 cups (3 liters) of cold water, enough to cover everything but not exceeding the max fill line of your Instant Pot.
  4. Seal the lid and set the valve to sealing. Select the “Soup/Broth” setting or manually set pressure cooking to high for 120 minutes to extract maximum nutrients and flavor.
  5. Allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 30 minutes before carefully opening the lid to prevent splattering and help flavors settle.
  6. Strain the broth using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large heatproof bowl or pot to remove bones and veggies. Discard solids or compost them if possible.
  7. Let the broth cool slightly, then transfer to storage containers. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Once chilled, the broth will gel, indicating rich collagen content.
  8. Add salt to taste only after cooking and straining to keep the broth clear and balanced.

Notes

For richer flavor, roast bones and vegetables at 400°F (200°C) for 30-40 minutes before pressure cooking. Use cold water to start for better collagen extraction. Natural pressure release is essential to maintain broth clarity and flavor. Salt only after cooking to avoid cloudiness. Broth gels when chilled, indicating good collagen content. Can be stored refrigerated up to 5 days or frozen up to 3 months.

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