Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Broth
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 mins
- Cook8 hrs 40 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 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
Roast in the preheated oven, turning once halfway through, until well browned, about 40 minutes.
- 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
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
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.
- Calories 100.17 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.82 g Moderate
- Carbs 18.34 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.14 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 237.73 mg Moderate
- Fiber 6.44 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.18 g High
- Added Sugar 11.95 g High
- Calcium 58.13 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.09 mg Low Source
- Potassium 211.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.35 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.36 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chinese Five Spice Chicken Broth is a Chinese soup recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 8 hrs 45 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Bone Broth, and Cut Leeks. Each serving provides about 100.17 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Broth?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Broth made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Bone Broth, Cut Leeks, Five-Spice. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Broth?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Broth?
- About 8 hrs 45 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 8 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 100.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Broth easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
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