Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth is something I am so very passionate about. It's so good for you, tastes delicious, and you can make it for pennies on the dollar. Try this one time and you'll be making it over and over again!
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I am not sure I can adequately say enough good things about Chicken Bone Broth so this part of the post might take a minute. Why should you make it? Let me count thy reasons.
1. Instant Pot Chicken Bone broth is so easy to make
Bone broth in the Instant Pot has been a game changer for me. Instead of it taking at least 12 hours of simmering, I can have amazing Chicken Bone Broth in about an hour. The very few ingredients needed for this go straight into the Instant Pot with a little water. A high pressure for about an hour, a quick strain, and that's it! I don't know if I have a recipe in my arsenal that is more simple.
Buy Now → 2. Chicken bone broth tastes amazing
Homemade chicken bone broth is also delicious. There is zero comparison to the stuff you buy at the store. Zero. It's a nonissue in my mind. I, especially when the weather cools off, love to sip on it. It's truly one of the most comforting flavors in the world.
3. The price point cannot be beat
Have you been to the grocery store lately?! The prices are ridiculous. Everything is high. Store bought bone broth is higher than high. I don't think I've ever been able to make myself buy it. If you make bone broth the way I'm going to outline below, you can do it for pennies. You've already bought and used the chicken, flavorings can be as simple as salt, pepper, and a little turmeric. It's pretty amazing.
And, before I get into the details of the recipe, I love making bone broth because we are using all parts of the animal. Nothing goes to waste. You are making the very most out of an animal and using the money you did spend very, very wisely.
What You'll Need
For the most basic of Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth, you will need very little. Here’s everything you’ll need to make it:
- Chicken Bones - Saved from rotisserie or roasted chickens
- Celtic Sea Salt - I like using a salt like this for all the lovely mineral content.
- Whole Peppercorns - For basic flavoring and because it helps your body absorb the turmeric and curcumins better.
- Turmeric - For color and for the powerful anti-inflammatory properties. You won't be able to taste it, but its so very good for you.
For more flavoring ideas and variations, keep scrolling!
How To Make It
Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth is so simple. There just isn't much to it at all. I'll give you the brief rundown here, but the details will live in the recipe card below. All you have to do is:
- Pressure cook the bones, water, turmeric, black peppercorns, and salt.
- Strain it.
- Cool it.
- Store it or use it!
That's it! Super simple!
Defatting the Broth
I generally put the entire batch of my chicken bone broth in the fridge overnight before I store it in individual deli containers. This makes removing the fat layer on top much easier.
After the broth chills in the fridge, a layer of fat will rise to the top of the broth (which will also be very jiggly at this point). Gently scoop off the fat cap and discard.
And, don't worry about the jiggly part, once you heat the broth just slightly, it will become liquid again. The jiggle is just all of the collagen and gelatin and healthy stuff you want!
How to Use It
I get this questions a lot. People think that chicken bone broth is some strange ingredient that they can't use often. Wrong. It can be used in sooo many different things.
First and foremost, it's fantastic to drink. It's soothing and absolutely delicious. I love, love having a cup, especially in the cooler months of the years. Every single time I make a batch, my kids request a cup. It's delicious.
Also, cook with it! Anytime you have a recipe that calls for chicken broth or stock, use this chicken bone broth. It's full of flavor and will give your recipes a protein bump!
Food As Medicine
Bone broth is one of the world's oldest and best super foods. It's good for you from the tips of your head hairs to the bottom of your feet. This is a wonderfully simple thing to incorporate into your life.
The health benefits of chicken bone broth are absolutely incredible. It's full of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. A single serving can have upwards of 20 grams of protein. Here's a few more highlights:
- Can improve immune health and may help fight inflammation.
- Contains collagen, glucosamine, and chondroitin which are wonderful for bone health
- Has glycine, which is an amino acid that can help with relaxation and anxiety. Chicken bone broth also contains magnesium, which can help reduce stress and regulate sleep.
- Bone broth is full of amino acids that can help fight gut ailments like inflammatory bowel disease and leaky gut syndrome. Overall gut health may be improved with drinking bone broth.
- Promotes healthy skin. I call it liquid botox, but that's just me.
- Bone broth is loaded with protein.
I could go on and on and on. The benefits are incredible. You gotta jump on the train. You won't regret it.
Tips and Tricks
- During Thanksgiving and Christmas, save your turkey bones, too! They would be fantastic for bone broth!
- If you have a smaller Instant Pot, cut this recipe in half. You cannot mess this up.
- Don't worry about buying chicken specifically for this recipe. I just saved the leftover chicken carcasses and keep them in the freezer until I'm ready to make my broth.
- Keep extra bone broth in the freezer. It's an amazing feeling to go "shopping" in your freezer for an incredible, high-quality bone broth that cost less than a stick of gum to make.
Make It Your Own: Flavoring Ideas
The recipe below is for the most basic of Chicken Bone Broth. This is what I will make when I am not sure what I'm going to be using it for. However, the sky is the limit on the add-ins and flavorings you can throw in the Instant Pot.
For an Asian-inspired broth, add scallions, ginger, garlic, onion, and some fresh cilantro. Star Anise is also a lovely addition for a pho-type broth.
For a more all-around, classic chicken soup base, add parsley, carrot, onion, garlic, and celery. This is a great one to clean out the veggies in the fridge.
Dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano, dill pack a huge punch of flavor. Feel free to add what you like!
Feeling a Mexican-inspired soup? Add some of your favorite taco seasoning, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and some cilantro leaves.
Tomatoes can be added for a touch of acid that is lovely.
Like it spicy? Throw in some chilis or crush red pepper flakes.
Play with all of the herbs and spices and make this bone broth your own!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to add apple cider vinegar?
Apple Cider Vinegar, in my opinion, is more for a beef bone broth. It helps to break down the bone to get all of the goodies from it. Because chicken bones are so much more delicate, I don't worry about it. I've never had any issue at all. However, add it if you like.
What parts of the leftover chicken do I add?
All of them. All the parts and all the bits and bobbles. Add the bones and the skin and the juices at the bottom of the rotisserie chicken container. You'll add everything for the flavor and health benefits. This big stuff will get removed at the end.
Is this recipe gluten and/or dairy-free?
Bone broth is both gluten and dairy-free! No worries!
Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe
Equipment
- large pot or container to store the broth after straining
Ingredients
- chicken bones from 3 chickens I save mine from rotisserie and roasted chickens.
- 1-2 tablespoon Celtic sea salt
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- water
Instructions
- Add the chicken bones, salt, peppercorns, and turmeric to the pressure cooker bowl. Add water to the fill line. Cook on high pressure for 1 hour. You can either let the pressure release naturally or manually.
- Using either tongs or a spider strainer, remove the chicken pieces and toss them in the trash. At this point, they have done their job.
- Grab a large container and place another strainer on top of that. Lay a piece of cheesecloth on top of the strainer. Pour the bone broth, slowly and carefully, over the cheesecloth.
- I generally put the entire batch of broth in the fridge overnight before I store it in individual deli containers. It makes removing the fat and portioning it out much easier.
- After the broth chills in the fridge, a layer of fat will rise to the top of the broth (which will also be very jiggly at this point). Gently scoop off the fat cap and discard.
- Store in deli containers either in the fridge or freezer. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Store bone broth in deli containers in the fridge if you are going to use it within 3 days.
It will stay good in the freezer for up to 3 months in the same type container. Be mindful if you're freezing in glass jars. If they're filled too full, they can explode upon freezing.
Thank you!
I am so incredibly happy that you are here! I hope you try my Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth and fall in love with it. If you make this recipe, please share and tag me on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok!
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Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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Amanda says
I can’t believe how easy this was! I’ll be doing this again very soon! Thank you!
Rufus says
Yesssss! It's the only way I make chicken bone broth now!