This homemade Keto Chicken Bouillon Paste is made with real ingredients, healthy fats, and fresh herbs. It’s rich, flavorful, and keeps in your fridge or freezer so you always have instant broth on hand.
If you’ve ever looked at the ingredients on store-bought bouillon cubes or powders… it’s kind of scary. Most are loaded with sugar, MSG, maltodextrin, and fillers that definitely aren’t keto-friendly.
One teaspoon + hot water = the easiest homemade broth ever.
Why You’ll Love This Keto Bouillon
- Zero sugar, zero fillers
- Tastes like real homemade broth
- Perfect for soups, rice substitutes, sauces & crockpot meals
- Great way to use chicken fat (schmaltz)
Ingredients
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary)
- ½ cup salt
- ½ cup chicken fat (schmaltz)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp turmeric
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor.
- Blend until a thick paste forms.
- Let sit for 10 minutes, then blend again for extra smoothness.
- Transfer to clean jars.
That’s it. No cooking required.
1 teaspoon bouillon + 1 cup hot/boiling water = 1 cup broth
📖 Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 tsp
Servings Per Recipe: ~120
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 15 |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Total Carbs | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Net Carbs | 0.5 g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is an estimate only and may vary based on brands used, portion sizes, and substitutions.
Use it for:
- Keto soups
- Cauliflower rice
- Gravy & sauces
- Crockpot meals
- Deglazing pans
Storage
- Fridge: up to 3 months
- Freezer: 6–12 months
This recipe yields about 12 ounces (roughly three 4-oz jars).
Tips & Notes
- The salt acts as a natural preservative. Don’t reduce it too much.
- You can strain the broth after mixing it with hot water if you prefer a smooth broth with no floaters.
- If your kitchen is warm, store it in the freezer for best shelf life.
- I love using 4 oz glass baby food jars for storing small batches of bouillon paste, homemade seasonings, sauces, and homemade dressings — they’re affordable, reusable, and the perfect size for freezer storage.
I love using this chicken bouillon to make simple soups, like my Easy Keto Soup, when I want something cozy and easy without much effort.
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Final Thoughts
This keto chicken bouillon has completely replaced store-bought broth in my kitchen. It’s one of those “why didn’t I start doing this sooner?” recipes.
If you enjoyed this one, be sure to check out my Keto Beef Bouillon and Homemade Keto Vegetable Bouillon too. Having all three on hand means you’ll always have the perfect broth for soups, sauces, and slow cooker meals — no matter what you’re making.
Real food, real flavor, no junk. Exactly how keto should be. 💛