Oriental Chicken Broth

Warm your soul with this fragrant and flavorful Oriental Chicken Broth, a silky soup that’s both nourishing and packed with rich, aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender bone-in chicken thighs, fresh ginger, garlic, and green onions with star anise, soy sauce, and fish sauce for an authentic, umami-rich Asian-inspired broth. Simmered slowly to perfection, the broth develops a deep, comforting flavor, enhanced by optional shiitake mushrooms for earthy depth. Ready in under two hours, this versatile broth is perfect as a standalone soup garnished with fresh coriander or as a delicate base for noodles, dumplings, or your favorite Asian dishes. Whether you're seeking a light appetizer or a cozy family dinner, this Oriental Chicken Broth is the ideal combination of soothing and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:100 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 8 cups water
• 2 inches ginger (sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic cloves (smashed)
• 4 stalks green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
• 2 pods star anise
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
• 5 pieces shiitake mushrooms (optional)
• 2 tablespoons coriander (to garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the chicken thighs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a large stockpot, combine the chicken thighs and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.

Step 3

Once the broth is clear of foam, reduce the heat to low and add the sliced ginger, smashed garlic, green onion pieces, and star anise pods.

Step 4

Simmer gently for 45 minutes, partially covered, allowing all the flavors to infuse the broth.

Step 5

After 45 minutes, add the soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and white pepper. Stir to combine. If using shiitake mushrooms, add them now.

Step 6

Continue simmering for another 30-45 minutes, ensuring the broth retains its richness and the chicken becomes tender.

Step 7

Remove the chicken thighs and set them aside. You can shred the meat and return it to the broth or use it for another dish.

Step 8

Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pot, discarding the solids.

Step 9

Taste the broth and adjust seasoning, if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot in bowls and garnish with fresh coriander. Enjoy as a standalone soup or use it as a base for noodles or dumplings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3929.5 grams (3929.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1797

Total Fat 101.30g	130%
Saturated Fat 27.80g	139%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 486mg	162%
Sodium 5448mg	237%
Total Carbohydrate 105.80g	38%
Dietary Fiber 35.90g	128%
Total Sugars 32.80g
Protein 143.60g	287%

Vitamin D 563IU	2813%
Calcium 366mg	28%
Iron 16mg	90%
Potassium 5556mg	118%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.8%

Protein: 30.1%

Carbs: 22.2%