Roasted Chicken Broth
Start by roasting a chicken in the oven. The roasted chicken is then used to make a rich broth. The dark meat is used to fortify the broth, making it more flavorful.
The broth is simmered for 3 hours to extract all the flavors from the bones and vegetables.
The final broth is strained and can be used in various recipes or served on its own.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 16, 2026Share
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Start by roasting a chicken in the oven. The roasted chicken is then used to make a rich broth. The dark meat is used to fortify the broth, making it more flavorful.
The broth is simmered for 3 hours to extract all the flavors from the bones and vegetables.
The final broth is strained and can be used in various recipes or served on its own.
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Ingredients 7
1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, giblets removed
1 onion, peeled and quartered
1 rib celery, cut in chunks
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, lightly smashed
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 quarts cold water, or more as needed
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Put the chicken, onion, and celery in a Dutch oven and sprinkle salt on top of the chicken.
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3
Roast the chicken in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until it is cooked through and the skin is browned.
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Let the chicken cool, then remove the meat from the bones and set aside the breast meat for another use.
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5
Remove the chicken fat from the Dutch oven, leaving the brown bits behind.
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6
Put the Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the chicken bones, dark meat, garlic, ketchup, and 2 quarts of cold water.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up the brown bits, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 hours.
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8
Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve to serve or use in recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 421 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 26g
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Saturated Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 108mg
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Sodium 1334mg
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Total Carbohydrate 8g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 38g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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