PCOS Friendly Homemade Chicken Bone Broth
Rich, golden, and deeply nourishing, this slow-simmered broth is built from chicken bones, aromatic vegetables, and a handful of fresh herbs that fill your kitchen with the kind of warmth that feels genuinely restorative. For anyone managing hormonal imbalances, gut health and inflammation are often front and center ā and a homemade broth made from whole, unprocessed ingredients sidesteps the additives, excess sodium, and mystery fillers that show up in most store-bought cartons. The apple cider vinegar in the recipe isn't just a quirky addition; it actively draws minerals from the bones during the resting period, making the finished broth more nutrient-dense than a quick simmer ever could be. Fresh ginger is an optional but smart inclusion here, lending a gentle anti-inflammatory warmth that pairs beautifully with the thyme and parsley. The blanching step at the start ā boiling, draining, and rinsing the bones before the real cook begins ā keeps the broth clean and clear rather than murky, so what you end up with looks as good as it tastes. Sip it straight from a mug, use it as a base for soups and grains, or freeze it in portions so you always have something wholesome on hand. This is the kind of foundational recipe that quietly does a lot of heavy lifting in a hormone-supportive kitchen.
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8 servings
- 3 lb chicken bones and carcasses (backs, necks, wings, or a mix)
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 10ā12 cups cold water, or enough to cover by 1 inch
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken bones in the stockpot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then drain and rinse the bones under cold running water, discarding the blanching liquid. Wipe out the pot. This step removes impurities that would cloud the finished broth.
- 2
Return the rinsed bones to the clean pot. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, salt, and ginger (if using). Pour in enough cold water to cover everything by about 1 inch (10ā12 cups). Let the pot sit, uncovered, for 20 minutes ā the vinegar begins drawing minerals from the bones during this rest.
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