Caldo de galinha (Brazilian home-made chicken broth)

INGREDIENTS

1 chicken breast (with skin and bones)
1 tablespoon of oil
1 small chopped onion
1 clove of crushed garlic
1 liter of boiling water
1 bay leaf
chopped parsley and spring onion
1 teaspoon of salt
1 dash of black pepper


DIRECTIONS

1. Wash the chicken breast and dry it with a paper towel.
2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan.
3. Add the onion, the garlic, the chicken and stir-fry until golden brown.
4. Add the water, the bay leaf, the parsley, the spring onion, the salt, the pepper and let it cook under medium heat for about half an hour or until the chicken is tender.
5. Remove the chicken from the pan and save it for fillings and sandwiches.
6. Strain the broth and save it for soups and other dishes.