Rich Chicken Jus Recipe

Chicken jus is a flavorful sauce made from the drippings of roasted chicken, perfect for enhancing the taste of various dishes. This recipe provides a simple method to create a rich, savory jus that can elevate your meals.

The process involves roasting chicken bones or meat, deglazing the pan, and simmering to extract maximum flavor. It’s an excellent addition to gravies, sauces, or as a base for soups.

Homemade Chicken Jus

This chicken jus is made by roasting chicken bones and simmering them with aromatics to create a deeply flavored sauce. The recipe takes about 2 hours and yields approximately 4 cups of jus.

Ingredients

• 4 pounds chicken bones (or carcasses from roasted chicken)
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 10 cups water
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Roast the Bones: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the chicken bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes until browned.
2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Combine Ingredients: Add the roasted bones to the pot along with the tomato paste, bay leaf, peppercorns, and water. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
5. Strain the Jus: Once the jus has reduced and is flavorful, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot, discarding the solids.
6. Season: Taste the jus and season with salt as needed. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes if you want to reduce it further.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 4 cups
• Calories: 50kcal
• Fat: 2g
• Protein: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 2g