Chicken Bone Broth
Chicken Bone Broth is a savory, nutrient-dense liquid made by simmering chicken bones, joints, and connective tissue with water, often alongside aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, and herbs. This slow-cooking process extracts minerals, collagen, and gelatin from the bones, creating a rich, flavorful base. It's a foundational ingredient in cuisines worldwide, from Asian soups to Western sauces and stews.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Chicken Bone Broth is very low in carbohydrates and fat, making it a light yet nourishing food. It's primarily a source of protein (from collagen and gelatin) and provides key minerals like sodium and potassium, with a typical cup containing around 30-50 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 40 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Selenium | 4 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Glycine | Significant (from collagen) |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes bone broth unique is its high collagen content, which gives it a gelatinous texture when chilled and is prized for supporting skin, joint, and gut health. Culturally, it's the ultimate 'waste-not, want-not' recipe, transforming parts of the animal often discarded into a flavorful and functional food.
