how to make chicken bouillon or chicken powder at home

salt substitute

🥗Healthier: herbs and spices

💰Cheaper: table salt

Herbs and spices can enhance flavor without sodium.

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: dried parmesan cheese

Parmesan adds umami flavor but contains some sodium.

Boil 1-2 chicken breasts until cooked, removing any foam from the top.

Let the chicken cool to room temperature before slicing.

Slice 1 carrot without peeling, half an onion, and a bell pepper after removing seeds and membrane.

Add 12 garlic cloves to the vegetable mix.

Place all vegetables in a food dehydrator, stacking them on trays.

Set the food dehydrator to 158°F (almost 160°F) for 14-16 hours, or up to 24 hours if desired.

Rotate the trays during dehydration if needed, as the bottom may get hotter.

Once dried, place the vegetables in a bowl and prepare to blend them.

Blend the dried vegetables until finely ground using a high-speed blender like a Vitamix.

Add the dried chicken to the blender with the vegetables.

Add sea salt to the mixture for preservation and flavor.

Optionally, add 2 tablespoons of ground turmeric for color.

Blend until combined, ensuring no strainer is used this time.

Store the chicken bouillon powder in a jar with a lid, keeping it in a dark place or refrigerator.

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