Chicken Backs

Description

Chicken Backs are the back of the chicken, consisting of the backbone and some additional meat and skin. It’s what remains after the chicken breast, wings, and legs are removed. Chicken backs are commonly used in stocks, soups, and stews to add flavour and nutrients to the dish¹. If you’re interested, here are a couple of ways to use chicken backs:

1. Chicken Back Stock:
   • Chicken back stock is a nourishing bone broth that’s low-carb, keto, and gluten-free.
   • Ingredients:
     • 2 ¾ pounds chicken backs (about 3 chicken backs)
     • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
     • 12 cups water (plus more as needed)
     • Vegetables (garlic, onion, celery, carrots)
     • Dried thyme and oregano
   • After simmering for about 3 hours, strain the stock and use it as a base for soups or other dishes².
2. Chicken Back Soup:
   • Turn the chicken back stock into a comforting soup by adding vegetables and herbs.
   • You can include cooked chicken back meat from the stock recipe.
   • Season with salt, pepper, and lemon wedges for extra flavor².

Remember that chicken backs have a high bone-to-meat ratio, so they’re mostly bone with some meat. But with the right recipes, you can make the most of both the meat and bone-in chicken backs! 🍲🐔