Chicken bone broth is a nourishing liquid made by slowly simmering chicken bones in water for several hours, often with carrots, celery, onions, and aromatic herbs for additional flavor and nutritional value. Despite its simple preparation, chicken bone broth is a highly versatile culinary ingredient, with a rich flavor that can enhance countless dishes, from comforting soups to creamy risottos. [1]
But chicken bone broth is more than just a cooking staple. Loaded with easily digestible nutrients, this savory superfood has been used since ancient times as a medicinal food to support the body’s natural healing and recovery processes. Unlike heavier foods, chicken bone broth delivers nutrition and energy without burdening digestion, making it an ideal kitchen ingredient to use year-round, especially in winter.
But chicken bone broth is more than just a cooking staple. Loaded with easily digestible nutrients, this savory superfood has been used since ancient times as a medicinal food to support the body’s natural healing and recovery processes. Unlike heavier foods, chicken bone broth delivers nutrition and energy without burdening digestion, making it an ideal kitchen ingredient to use year-round, especially in winter.
Bone broth: A classic winter health food*
Bone broth (traditionally made with chicken or beef bones) is essentially the same as chicken or beef stock, only cooked much longer, sometimes until the bones are about to fall apart. Bone broth should not be confused with regular broth, which is simmered for a much shorter time. Because the collagen in bones is converted into gelatin during cooking, bone broth has a thicker texture than regular broth and a much richer flavor and mouthfeel. [2]
Historically, bone broth has been a go-to comfort food in winter, thanks to its warming and natural restorative properties. Centuries ago in China, ancient healers prescribed bone broth to help revitalize the body and support its natural repair processes. In ancient Egypt, records show physicians used bone broth as a natural remedy for mild seasonal ailments. Meanwhile, in the late 1700s, bone broth began appearing in European cookbooks as a healthful and invigorating food that could support overall health and wellness. [3]
The best time to enjoy bone broth is in winter. Aside from providing much-needed warmth, beef or chicken bone broth can also supply essential nutrients for maintaining proper hydration. Animal bones are rich in electrically charged minerals called electrolytes that are crucial for balancing fluid levels inside and outside of cells. Thanks to these electrolytes, your body can absorb and retain fluids as needed, keeping you well hydrated. [4]
Most bone broth varieties, including chicken bone broth, provide the following electrolytes: [5]
• Sodium
• Calcium
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Sodium
• Calcium
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
Hydration is just as important in winter as it is in summer. While cold temperatures will not make you sweat, other bodily functions, such as breathing, urinating, and waste removal, still cause you to lose water. What’s more, dry indoor air from heating can dehydrate you without you even noticing, so pay attention to your body and make sure to consume plenty of fluids despite the cold weather. A warm bowl (or cup) of chicken bone broth, with its high water and electrolyte content, might just do the trick. [6]
In addition to electrolytes, chicken bone broth contains plenty of protein in the form of gelatinized collagen. Collagen is an important structural protein that supports various tissues, such as the skin, bones, muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments. [7] Collagen from food and supplements is broken down by the body into amino acids used as raw materials to make its own proteins. These include the different types of human collagen responsible for: [8]
• Forming new skin cells
• Giving strength and elasticity to skin and joints
• Promoting hair growth and strengthening hair fiber
• Allowing minerals to bind to bone tissue
Meanwhile, bone marrow contains small amounts of essential vitamins, such as vitamins A, B2, B12, K, and E. It also provides omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as essential minerals like calcium, iron, selenium, and zinc. [9][10] Together, these nutrients not only support good overall health but also help maintain your body’s natural healing process.
Culinary uses for Organic Powdered Chicken Bone Broth*
Chicken bone broth is more than just a standalone food; it’s an incredible ingredient that can add flavor, nutritional value, and health benefits to any recipe. When converted into a convenient powder, chicken bone broth becomes even more versatile, shelf-stable, and much easier to incorporate into quick and healthy meals.
Here are 6 ways you can use chicken bone broth powder for your meal prep: [11]
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Boost the flavor of breading mixes and batters – Add powdered chicken bone broth to breading and batter mixtures to give fish fillets, pork chops, or chicken tenders a rich umami flavor.
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Enhance homemade brine solutions – Enhance the flavor and nutrient content of your meats when brining by adding powdered chicken bone broth to your brine solution.
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Elevate sauces, dips, and dressings – Make delightfully tasty and nutritious dips, sauces, and dressings for your snacks, meat and veggie dishes, and salads by adding a dash of powdered chicken bone broth to your creations.
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Add flavor to marinades and rubs – Combine dry herbs and spices with powdered chicken bone broth for more flavorful marinades and rubs. You can also sprinkle some on grilled meats, roasted veggies, and popcorn instead of salt for a healthier and more savory seasoning.
Create richer soups and stocks – Transform your winter soups and stocks into quick and hearty meals by adding powdered chicken bone broth. Not only does this ingredient elevate flavor and add benefits, but it also significantly shortens your cooking time and preparation.
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Enrich rice and grain-based dishes – Instead of using plain water, cook your grains and legumes in chicken bone broth (mix powder in water) to make them tastier and more nutritionally fulfilling.
Where to get clean, high-quality Organic Chicken Bone Broth Powder*
For home cooks in search of shelf-stable, wholesome ingredients to stock their pantry or those looking for ways to simplify their winter cooking, the Health Ranger Store is thrilled to offer a premium organic chicken bone broth powder that delivers clean, concentrated nourishment with every scoop.
Groovy Bee® Organic Chicken Bone Broth Powder is carefully crafted from 100% USDA organic chicken bones, which have been low-simmered and gently dried to preserve maximum flavor and nutrition. When mixed with water, this chicken bone broth powder makes a delicious, protein-rich broth that contains plenty of natural collagen, amino acids, and essential minerals to support your overall health and well-being. It is ideal for use in chicken bouillon and bases, sipping broth, and poultry seasonings.
Groovy Bee® Organic Chicken Bone Broth Powder contains no GMOs, MSG, hidden glutamate ingredients, or any additives you wouldn’t want in your food. It is also non-China, certified organic, and thoroughly lab tested for glyphosate, heavy metals, and microbiology. For preppers looking for clean ingredients that will last long in storage, we also offer Health Ranger Select Organic Chicken Bone Broth Powder in long-term storable #10 cans.
Secure your cooking needs this winter by stocking up on nutritious, shelf-stable pantry staples like our clean, lab-verified organic chicken bone broth powder.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, cure, or diagnose any diseases.
References
[1] https://www.cookinghub.com
[2] https://www.health.harvard.edu
[3] https://www.sunrise-nutrition.com
[4] https://www.everydayhealth.com
[5] https://www.verywellhealth.com
[6] https://www.massgeneral.org
[7] https://my.clevelandclinic.org
[8] https://my.clevelandclinic.org
[9] https://www.healthline.com
[10] https://www.healthline.com
[11] https://www.unileverfoodsolutions.com
