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Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Broth

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Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Broth offers a warm, aromatic sip with gentle sweetness from star anise and hints of clove, fennel, cinnamon, and pepper. Long simmering draws deep chicken richness, balanced by rice vinegar and green aromatics for a clean finish. Serve it hot for a soothing drink on cool days or use as a layered, fragrant base for soups and noodles.

  • Prep5 min
  • Cook8 hr 40 min
  • Serves10
  • DifficultyEasy
Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Broth
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (235 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place the chicken pieces on the lined baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Roast in the preheated oven, turning once halfway through, until well browned, about 40 minutes.

  3. 3

    Carefully move the chicken pieces and any juices to an 8- to 10-quart pot. Add the celery, green onions, leek, and garlic; pour in enough water to cover the chicken pieces. Stir in the five-spice powder, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low; maintain a very gentle simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 8 hours. Add water as needed to keep the chicken pieces and vegetables submerged.

  5. 5

    Remove from the heat; let cool to room temperature. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean pot. If desired, chill the broth overnight, then skim off the fat. Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 1 week; freeze for up to 6 months.

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