Best 11 Homemade Chicken Stock For Cooking Recipes

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Homemade chicken stock is a flavorful and versatile cooking ingredient that can elevate the taste of a wide variety of dishes. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken bones and scraps. This article provides three easy-to-follow recipes for making chicken stock at home, each with its own unique flavor profile.

The first recipe is a classic chicken stock made with chicken bones, vegetables, and herbs. This stock is perfect for use in soups, stews, and sauces. The second recipe is a more flavorful version of chicken stock made with roasted chicken bones. Roasting the bones before simmering them in water brings out a deeper, richer flavor. The third recipe is a quick and easy chicken stock made with a pressure cooker. This method is perfect for when you are short on time or want a more concentrated flavor.

No matter which recipe you choose, homemade chicken stock is a delicious and nutritious addition to your kitchen repertoire. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken bones and scraps, and it can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes.

Let's cook with our recipes!

RICH CHICKEN STOCK



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 4h40m

Yield about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pounds chicken bones, chopped
3 large Spanish onions, quartered (skin left on)
1/2 head celery, coarsely chopped
2 large carrots, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup whole peppercorns
Small bunch flat-leaf parsley, stems only
6 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Combine chicken bones, onions, celery, and carrots in a large roasting pan; toss with oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Roast until the bones and vegetables are a rich golden brown, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Transfer the bones and vegetables to a large stockpot, add 12 cups cold water, and the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 4 hours, skimming the scum that rises to the top with a ladle every 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain through a mesh strainer into a clean pot. Place back on the stove over high heat and cook until reduced by half. Use immediately or let cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.

CHICKEN STOCK



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 14h30m

Yield 5 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds chicken carcasses, including necks and backs
1 large onion, quartered
4 carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2
4 ribs celery, cut in 1/2
1 leek, white part only, cut in 1/2 lengthwise
10 sprigs fresh thyme
10 sprigs fresh parsley with stems
2 bay leaves
8 to 10 peppercorns
2 whole cloves garlic, peeled
2 gallons cold water

Steps:

  • Place chicken, vegetables, and herbs and spices in 12-quart stockpot. Set opened steamer basket directly on ingredients in pot and pour over water. Cook on high heat until you begin to see bubbles break through the surface of the liquid. Turn heat down to medium low so that stock maintains low, gentle simmer. Skim the scum from the stock with a spoon or fine mesh strainer every 10 to 15 minutes for the first hour of cooking and twice each hour for the next 2 hours. Add hot water as needed to keep bones and vegetables submerged. Simmer uncovered for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Strain stock through a fine mesh strainer into another large stockpot or heatproof container discarding the solids. Cool immediately in large cooler of ice or a sink full of ice water to below 40 degrees. Place in refrigerator overnight. Remove solidified fat from surface of liquid and store in container with lid in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days or in freezer for up to 3 months. Prior to use, bring to boil for 2 minutes. Use as a base for soups and sauces.

CHICKEN STOCK



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (5-pound) roasting chickens
3 large yellow onions, unpeeled and quartered
6 carrots, unpeeled and halved
4 stalks celery with leaves, cut into thirds
4 parsnips, unpeeled and cut in half, optional
20 sprigs fresh parsley
15 sprigs fresh thyme
20 sprigs fresh dill
1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in 1/2 crosswise
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Place the chickens, onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, and seasonings in a 16 to 20-quart stockpot. Add 7 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 4 hours. Strain the entire contents of the pot through a colander and discard the solids. Chill the stock overnight. The next day, remove the surface fat. Use immediately or pack in containers and freeze for up to 3 months.

HOMEMADE CHICKEN STOCK



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Peppercorns and a handful of herbs add the perfect seasoning to this low-sodium stock developed here at Taste of Home. Browning the chicken and sauteeing the veggies gives it more flavor. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h55m

Yield about 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
2-1/2 quarts water
1 celery rib with leaves, cut into chunks
3 sprigs fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides in batches. Remove from pot. Add carrots and onion to same pot; cook and stir until onion is tender, 3-4 minutes., Return chicken to pot. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken juices run clear, 30 minutes. Skim off foam. Remove chicken from pot; let stand until cool enough to handle. Remove chicken from bones (save meat for another use); return bones and skin to pot., Slowly return stock to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-4 hours longer. Strain stock through a cheesecloth-lined colander; discard vegetables, bones, skin and spices. If using immediately, skim fat. Or cool the stock, then refrigerate it 8 hours or overnight; remove fat from surface before using. (Stock may be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen 4-6 months.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN STOCK



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This essential chicken stock recipe adds depth and herby qualities to any stew or soup. It's versatile and you can add a range of veg for extra flavour

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 litre

Number Of Ingredients 9

1kg chicken carcasses or wings
1 carrot, cut into chunks
1 onion, skin on, cut into quarters
1 leek, cut into chunks
1 stick of celery, cut into chunks
1 garlic clove, bashed
bouquet garni of 2 parsley stalks, 2 sprigs of thyme and 1 bay leaf, tied with string
5 peppercorns
1 clove

Steps:

  • Tip everything into a large saucepan with a pinch of salt then cover with 2 litres of water. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 3 hours, skimming when needed. Pass through a sieve and use for your intended recipe. Will keep in the fridge for a week and for three months in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 0.4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.3 grams sugar, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 1.5 grams protein, Sodium 0.08 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN STOCK



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This recipe for an intense, lovely chicken stock is full of deep flavors and provides a perfect base for soup. Feel free to use leftover bones from roast chicken, but at least half of the bones should be raw. Ask your butcher for feet, heads and wings, which are all high in gelatin and will lend body to the stock. Once cooled, freeze the stock in old 32-ounce yogurt containers, which have the added benefit of being premeasured.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Time 9h

Yield About 6 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pounds raw chicken bones
6 quarts water
2 onions, unpeeled, quartered
2 carrots, peeled and halved crosswise
2 celery stalks, halved crosswise
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
4 thyme sprigs
5 parsley sprigs (or 10 stems)
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Put everything but the vinegar in a large stockpot. Bring the stock to a boil over high heat, then turn down to a simmer.
  • Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Add the vinegar. (It helps draw out nutrients and minerals from the bones into the stock.)
  • Simmer the stock for 6 to 8 hours, covered, keeping an eye on it to make sure it stays at a simmer.
  • Strain the stock through a fine-meshed sieve. Let cool.
  • Scrape the fat that rises to the top. (Save it in the fridge or freezer for matzoh ball soup.) Refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 2, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

CHICKEN STOCK



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Chicken stock has almost endless uses, from soup bases, of course, and gravies to a rich but low fat flavoring for veggies. The stock freezes will in those zipper type freezer bags. After trying homemade stock you will never want the store-bought kind again.

Provided by Margaret Price

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Broth and Stock Recipes     Chicken Stock Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds chicken
7 cups water
1 large onion, halved
3 stalks celery
3 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a large pot over high heat. Add water to cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from pot. Leave water in pot. Cool chicken. Remove skin and bones from meat. Return bones and skin to pot. Add onions, carrots, celery, bay leaf, ginger, and salt. Continue simmering for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Strain and cool the stock, uncovered.
  • Use the meat for soups, salads, sandwiches, or other dishes where cooked chicken is needed. After stock has been defatted, use or freeze immediately. I freeze the stock in one-cup amounts and use instead of water for cooking rice or vegetables or making gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 86.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 100.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

HOMEMADE CHICKEN BROTH



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Wondering how to make chicken broth at home? Learn here! Rich in chicken flavor, this traditional broth is lightly seasoned with herbs. Besides making wonderful chicken soups, this chicken stock recipe can be used in casseroles, rice dishes and other recipes that call for chicken broth. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h40m

Yield about 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/2 pounds bony chicken pieces (legs, wings, necks or back bones)
2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into chunks
2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 medium onions, quartered
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
8 to 10 whole peppercorns
2 quarts cold water

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a soup kettle or Dutch oven. Slowly bring to a boil; reduce heat until mixture is just at a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 hours, skimming foam as necessary. , Set chicken aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones. Discard bones; save meat for another use. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Skim fat from surface.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

BASIC CHICKEN STOCK



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A great stock to use for soups, sauces, gravies, etc.

Provided by Logan

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Broth and Stock Recipes     Chicken Stock Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound chicken parts
1 large onion
3 stalks celery, including some leaves
1 large carrot
1 ½ teaspoons salt
3 whole cloves
6 cups water
¼ cup cold water
1 egg

Steps:

  • Quarter onion. Chop scrubbed celery and carrot into 1 inch chunks. Place chicken pieces, onion, celery, carrot, salt, and cloves in large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken and vegetables. Strain stock. Skim fat off the surface.
  • To clarify stock for clear soup, removing solid flecks that are too small to be strained out with cheesecloth, follow this method. Separate the egg white from the egg yolk, and reserve the shell. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup cold water, egg white, and crushed eggshell. Add to strained stock, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Strain again through a sieve lined with cheesecloth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 674.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

BASIC CHICKEN STOCK



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Use this versatile chicken stock as a base for classic soups, such as Broccoli Cream Soup and Creamy Tomato Soup. The recipe is adapted from the "Martha Stewart's Cooking School" cookbook.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 pounds assorted chicken parts (backs, necks, legs, and wings), rinsed
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into 2-inch lengths
2 celery stalks, chopped into 2-inch lengths
2 medium onions, peeled and cut into quarters
2 dried bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Place chicken parts in a stockpot just large enough to hold them with about 3 inches of room above (an 8-quart pot should do) and add enough water to cover by 1 inch (about 3 quarts). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, using a ladle to skim impurities and fat that rise to the top.
  • Add vegetables, bay leaf, and peppercorns and reduce heat to a bare simmer (bubbles should just gently break the surface). Cook, skimming frequently, for at least 1 1/2 hours and up to 4 hours.
  • Pass stock through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a large heatproof measuring cup or another bowl or pot; do not press on solids. Discard solids.
  • Skim off fat if using immediately, or let cool completely (in an ice-water bath, if desired) before transferring to airtight containers. Refrigerate at least 8 hours to allow the fat to accumulate at the top; lift off and discard fat before using or storing stock.

HOMEMADE CHICKEN STOCK FOR COOKING



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Here's another chicken recipe frommy personal computer cache. Do not use a crock pot for this unless you have a REALLY BIG one! This sotck can be used in many different ways. The directions may seem daunting but they are just to aquaint you with the possibilities of ingredients. Most of the time is for cooking.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Stocks

Time 2h20m

Yield 2 gallons stock

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 whole broiler-fryer chicken (cut up is optional)
herbs or spices, of your choice
assorted fresh vegetable, unpeeled (celery, carrots, etc)
water

Steps:

  • Place a whole chicken in a large pot of water with a large amount of water with washed (no need to peel) large carrots cut into managable pieces, a large onion, quartered (also not peeled -- the peels seem to add more color and taste to the stock), 6 or 8 stalks of celery with their tops, also cut into managable pieces, a bunch of parsley, (you can leave it whole too) a head of seperated, unpeeled garlic cloves, a few bay leaves, 10 or 12 whole peppercorns and whatever else stikes my fancy at the time that seems as tho it might work with a chicken stock.
  • Also could add a turnip, shallots or anything else that will work that is in your fridge, and needs to be used up.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and simmer to get all the flavor out of your herbs and vegetables. It could take a couple of hours to get every little bit of flavor. Drain into a colander (make sure you have something under it to catch the stock. Missing this step can be frustrating; to smell it cooking for so long, look forward to a delicious stock and then dump it down the drain because you forgot to place a container under the colander).
  • Return the stock to the pan and simmer to reduce the stock and enrich the flavor.
  • You can add salt if you like, but I don't usually because I will probably salt whatever I will make with the broth. I don't think you will miss it.
  • The vegetables and herbs season the stock up nicely.
  • Never toss a turkey carcass without treating it as a stock option.
  • Break it up to fit if you have to, but never throw it away without making a delicious stock out of it first.
  • Turkey stock makes a delicious soup or stuffing seasoning as a side dish to chicken or base for a gravy.
  • Making stock isn't hard, but it is a little time consuming because of the long cook time.
  • The working part is easy because you don't have to peel anything.
  • The peels are good for the stock and leave lots of good things behind like vitamins.
  • What you throw away has all the good stuff simmered out of and into your broth. (This is the reason I cringe when someone is going to boil their meat before grilling. What a waste of wonderful flavor to be poured down the drain).
  • Try it sometime on a day off when you have a few hours to make the stock.
  • I have heard of making it in a crockpot, but I can't imagine doing so because of all the stuff you add to the pot.
  • My crockpot just would not be big enough, but my stock pan is great and makes a decent amount of stock.
  • I can get 2 - 1 gallon size freezer bags out of one chicken.
  • It makes the best chicken soup, but use fresh chicken and vegetables because those make the best tasting stock.

Tips:

  • Always use a heavy-bottomed pot or stockpot when making chicken stock to prevent scorching.
  • Roast the chicken bones before making the stock to add flavor and color.
  • Add vegetables and herbs to the stock for extra flavor.
  • Simmer the stock for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours for a richer flavor.
  • Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any solids.
  • Let the stock cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator or freezer.

Conclusion:

Homemade chicken stock is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make soups, stews, sauces, gravies, and more. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can always have homemade chicken stock on hand to elevate your cooking.

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