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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Broth, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 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 5%
- Protein 6.82 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 18.34 g 7%
- Total Fat 0.14 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 237.73 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 6.44 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 12.18 g --
- Added Sugars 11.95 g High 24%
- Calcium 26.99 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 211.02 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 2.35 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.21 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Broth healthy?
- Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Broth has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 100.17 calories and 6.82 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 237.73 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.95 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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