Low Histamine Chicken Broth Recipe

Ok so, Low Histamine Chicken Broth. It’s your cozy, healing, “I can’t handle anything spicy or slow-cooked right now” kind of soup base. Super plain but in a good way. Gentle. You make it fast, freeze it faster, and your gut (and maybe your whole nervous system) chills out. Easy, quick, no frills.

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Ingredients Needed

600g chicken breast: boneless, skinless, fresh (not aged or pre-cooked). Low in histamine.
8 cups water: filtered, cold.
1 cup parsley stalks: optional if tolerated. Adds a fresh note.
1 bay leaf: skip it if you’re sensitive. Not essential.
1 tbsp sea salt: optional. Leave it out if you’re super strict or watching sodium.

How To Make Low Histamine Chicken Broth

Pressure Cook It Fast:
Throw the chicken, water, parsley (if using), bay leaf, and salt (if using) into your pressure cooker. Cook on high pressure for 30 mins. Don’t get fancy.

Cool it immediately:
Release the steam like your life depends on it. (Kinda does if you’re histamine-sensitive.) Strain the broth through a sieve into a big glass jug. Then pour it into clean jars — but leave a little space at the top, like a finger width.

Chill or freeze now, not later:
Set the jars in a sink full of cold water for about 25 mins. Then freeze right away. No fridge pit stops. No hanging around. Your histamines don’t like waiting.

Save the meat if you want:
You can shred the chicken and freeze it for later. It’s bland but useful in soups or rice bowls.

Recipe Tips

Freeze right after cooking to keep histamine low.
Use super fresh chicken. No leftovers, no pre-frozen.
Skip bay leaf and parsley if your gut says no.
Keep portions small in the freezer for easy thawing.

How to Store & Reheat

Room Temperature: Not safe. Cool quickly.
Fridge: No. Straight to freezer only.
Freezer: Up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge, not on counter.

Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)

Calories: 93
Sodium: Varies (up to 300mg if salted)
Protein: 15g
Fat: 2g
Carbs: 0g
Fibre: 0g
Sugar: 0g

FAQs

Why does chicken broth need to be fast for low histamine?

Because histamines increase with time and heat. Long cooking = more histamine. Fast pressure cooking keeps it lower.

Can I make this without a pressure cooker?

Yes. Just simmer it on the stove for no more than 30 minutes. Then cool and freeze fast.

Can I use chicken thighs instead?

Nope. Stick to breast meat. Thighs are higher in histamine and fat.

Do I need to add vegetables?

No. Stick to meat and water. Veggies can raise histamine or cause other sensitivities.

Is it ok to keep it in the fridge overnight?

Not really. For low histamine, straight to freezer is best. Don’t risk it.