Lemony, Fragrant Chicken Broth

Name: Lemony, Fragrant Chicken Broth
Prep time: 9 h 15 min
Cook time: 9 h 15 min
Total time: 9 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 59 milliliters fresh cilantro leaves; 1 inch peeled fresh ginger; 1 Tbsp chopped garlic; 3 stalks fresh lemongrass; 1 teaspoons salt; 907 grams skin-on, bone-in chicken leg quarters; 2 liters water

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Lemony, Fragrant Chicken Broth a try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 523 calories, 32g of protein, and 0g of fat each. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of garlic, water, ginger, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the fresh ginger you could follow this main course with the Fresh Ginger Cookies as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 9 hours and 15 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet.

Instructions

Combine 8 cups water and chicken leg quarters in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, skimming and discarding foam as needed. Reduce heat to low.

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Chicken Leg Quarters

Water

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Dutch Oven

Trim and discard root end of lemongrass stalks; discard toughest outer leaves. Smash stalks with the flat side of a knife.

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Lemon Grass

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Knife

Add lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and peppercorns to pan. Partially cover, and simmer 50 minutes, skimming and discarding foam as needed.

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Peppercorns

Lemon Grass

Garlic

Ginger

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Frying Pan

Remove chicken from pan using a slotted spoon; reserve for another use.

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Whole Chicken

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Frying Pan

Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander; discard solids. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight. Skim solid fat from surface; discard.

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Broth