Quick and Easy Egyptian Chicken Broth

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 0

Quick and Easy Egyptian Chicken Broth Recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

2 hrs 30 min

Ready In

2 hrs 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 whole chicken with giblets , patted dry and quartered
	salt and ground black pepper to taste
	2 tablespoons clarified butter
	1 onion , trimmed
	4 whole cloves , or more to taste
	4 cardamom pods , or more to taste
	1 bay leaf , or more to taste
	1 quart water , or more as needed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

150

Sugar

Fat

Egyptian cuisine has a wide variety of dishes, and its soups are no different. Quick and easy Egyptian chicken broth is a comfort food that caters to those cold and lazy evenings. Made from simple ingredients and cooked with traditional herbs, this hearty soup is a crowd-pleaser. The secret recipe of this delicious soup is the use of cloves, cardamom pods, and bay leaf, which gives it a unique taste that will leave you wanting more. The recipe is straightforward to follow and can be made with little effort. The boiled chicken meat is tender, soft, and juicy, and the broth is flavorsome, fragrant, and warms up your body from the inside out.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.	Season chicken quarters with salt and black pepper.
3.	Heat clarified butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4.	Cook chicken quarters in the hot butter until browned, about 8 minutes per side.
5.	Transfer chicken to a large pot.
6.	Add onion, cloves, cardamom pods, bay leaf, and enough water to cover chicken.
7.	Place pot over high heat and bring to a boil.
8.	Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 hours.
9.	Remove chicken from the broth and set aside to cool.
10.	Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot.
11.	Discard solids and skim fat from the surface of the broth.
12.	Remove chicken meat from the bones and shred into bite-size pieces.
13.	Add shredded chicken to the broth.
14.	Heat over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes.

PROS

This homemade chicken broth is a great source of protein, low in fat, and no added preservatives or chemicals.
It is perfect to boost your immunity during cold and flu season.

CONS

It takes a few hours to prepare and simmer the broth.
The chicken giblets might not be everyone’s cup of tea.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This broth is an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. It helps to support healthy bones, skin, and muscles. The cardamom pods and bay leaf have anti-inflammatory properties, which aid in digestion and boost the immune system.