Heart Healthy Chicken Broth Yummy Bonus Chicken
Transform your meals with "Heart Healthy Chicken Broth Yummy Bonus Chicken," a recipe that delivers both wellness and flavor in every bowl. This nutrient-rich dish features tender, bone-in chicken thighs simmered with aromatic vegetables, including carrots, celery, onions, and garlic, all infused with the earthy notes of fresh parsley, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. The low-sodium chicken broth creates a comforting base, while a touch of fresh lemon juice brings a zesty brightness to the cooked chicken for the perfect finishing touch. With minimal salt and maximum heart-healthy ingredients, this versatile recipe doubles as both a savory soup and a flavorful source of juicy, shredded chicken for your favorite dishes. Ready in just over an hour, it's the ultimate combination of wholesome comfort and meal prep convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 large carrot
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 lemon
- salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables by peeling and chopping the carrots into large chunks, slicing the celery stalks, and quartering the onion. Peel and slightly smash the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same pot, add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to release the aroma of the vegetables.
Return the chicken thighs to the pot. Add the parsley, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and low-sodium chicken broth. Ensure the chicken is completely submerged in liquid.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a low simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 45-50 minutes, occasionally skimming off any foam or impurities that float to the surface.
Once the chicken is cooked through and tender, carefully remove it from the pot and set aside. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or another pot to remove solids (optional if a clear broth is desired).
For the 'Yummy Bonus Chicken,' shred or chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt if desired to taste.
Serve the broth hot as a comforting soup, or pair it with the shredded chicken for a complete, heart-healthy meal. Store leftover broth and chicken in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.5 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.6 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1308 mg | 436% | |
| Sodium | 2124 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 334.8 g | 670% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 4303 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
