Polish Rosół Chicken, Shredded from Broth

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Masurian Lake District (Mazury)

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Polish Rosół Chicken, Shredded from Broth, plated and ready to serve

Rosół is the backbone of Polish home cooking — a long-simmered chicken broth traditionally served with noodles, though here the focus is the tender shredded chicken itself, pulled straight from the pot and served in its own deeply flavorful stock.

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Ingredients for Polish Rosół Chicken, Shredded from Broth

Polish Rosół Chicken, Shredded from Broth

Poland's essential chicken broth, with the meat pulled and served alongside its own rich stock.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken about 4 lbs, or 3 lbs bone-in thighs
  • 10 cups cold water
  • 2 carrots roughly chopped
  • 1 parsnip roughly chopped
  • 1 leek roughly chopped
  • 1 onion halved and charred lightly
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 8 black peppercorns
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Place chicken in a large pot and cover with cold water.
  • Bring slowly to a simmer over medium heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the top.
  • Add carrots, parsnip, leek, charred onion, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
  • Simmer gently, uncovered, for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
  • Remove chicken, cool slightly, and shred the meat, discarding skin and bones.
  • Strain the broth, season with salt, and return the shredded chicken to the pot to warm through.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits

  • A long-simmered broth rich in collagen, supportive of joint and gut health.
  • Chicken provides complete, lean protein with minimal carbohydrate.
  • Root vegetables add fiber and a range of micronutrients to the broth.

Pairs Well With

  • Polish Mizeria, Cucumber & Sour Cream Salad
  • Polish Buraczki, Braised Beetroot Side
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