Oriental Chicken Broth
Warm your soul with this fragrant and flavorful Oriental Chicken Broth, a silky soup that’s both nourishing and packed with rich, aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender bone-in chicken thighs, fresh ginger, garlic, and green onions with star anise, soy sauce, and fish sauce for an authentic, umami-rich Asian-inspired broth. Simmered slowly to perfection, the broth develops a deep, comforting flavor, enhanced by optional shiitake mushrooms for earthy depth. Ready in under two hours, this versatile broth is perfect as a standalone soup garnished with fresh coriander or as a delicate base for noodles, dumplings, or your favorite Asian dishes. Whether you're seeking a light appetizer or a cozy family dinner, this Oriental Chicken Broth is the ideal combination of soothing and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 8 cups water
- 2 inches ginger (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic cloves (smashed)
- 4 stalks green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 pods star anise
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 5 pieces shiitake mushrooms (optional)
- 2 tablespoons coriander (to garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the chicken thighs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a large stockpot, combine the chicken thighs and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
Once the broth is clear of foam, reduce the heat to low and add the sliced ginger, smashed garlic, green onion pieces, and star anise pods.
Simmer gently for 45 minutes, partially covered, allowing all the flavors to infuse the broth.
After 45 minutes, add the soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and white pepper. Stir to combine. If using shiitake mushrooms, add them now.
Continue simmering for another 30-45 minutes, ensuring the broth retains its richness and the chicken becomes tender.
Remove the chicken thighs and set them aside. You can shred the meat and return it to the broth or use it for another dish.
Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pot, discarding the solids.
Taste the broth and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Serve hot in bowls and garnish with fresh coriander. Enjoy as a standalone soup or use it as a base for noodles or dumplings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 101.3 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 5448 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.9 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 143.6 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.1 mcg | 70% | |
| Calcium | 366 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 5556 mg | 118% | |
*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.
