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    Home » Recipes » Chicken and Poultry Recipes

    Homemade Chicken Stock

    November 4, 2015 by Laureen King

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    Homemade, nutritious chicken stock, bone broth! via @artandthekitch

    Wholesome Homemade Chicken Stock is so easy to make and incredibly flavourful. You may never buy store-bought again. Perfect for homemade soup!

    homemade chicken stock

    I have always found store bought chicken stock or broth tends to be high in salt or flavourless. This can greatly affect the outcome of a recipe especially soups. My recipe for Homemade Chicken Stock has very little salt, allowing you to season you're recipes perfectly. A homemade stock will add aromatic flavour and depth to any recipe like my Ham and Bean Soup or Italian Turkey Burger Soup.

    how to make homemade chicken stock

    I usually buy a whole chicken, cut into pieces and use the extra pieces (back, wings, rib etc.) for stock. Buying a whole chicken is usually the same price as chicken breasts and the bonus is you can make homemade chicken stock! Any leftover chicken can be added to prepared stock for a savoury soup or stew. A great idea is to save the bones of a few chickens or leftover bones from roast chicken in the freezer, then whip up a double or even triple batch of stock. This stock which can also be referred to as Bone Broth is believed to have many health benefits. The animal parts contain protein collagen, which turns into gelatin when cooked, so don't skim off that top layer after its cooled.

    homemade chicken stock

    I start my Homemade Chicken Stock by browning the chicken pieces until a deep golden brown. This gives your stock a delicious depth of flavour and golden colour.

    how to make homemade chicken stock

    Chop fresh onion, carrots, celery, leeks and parsley. Fresh is best, so look for high quality produce.

    how to make homemade chicken stock

    Place the chicken, veggies, parsley, peppercorn and thyme in a large deep pot. Add cold water to completely cover chicken and vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 3 to 4 hours. Never boil the stock, keep at a low simmer. Strain stock, cool and store in freezer for ready made chicken stock any time. I like to store the stock in 1 cup servings.

    homemade chicken stock

    Homemade Chicken Stock

    Laureen King
    Making Homemade Chicken Stock is so easy that you may never buy store-bought again.
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    Cook Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs
    Course condiment, Side Dish, Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 cups
    Calories 27 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1-2 lbs chicken bones
    • 1 medium onion
    • 2 large carrots
    • ½ leek white and light green parts only
    • 3 ribs celery
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 teaspoon thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon peppercorns
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon . ground pepper
    • 7-8 cups cold water

    Instructions
     

    • Line baking sheet with foil, spray with cooking spray.
    • Place chicken bones on baking sheet, fat side up.
    • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    • Roast 375º until golden brown.
    • Chop vegetables into large chunks.
    • Place chicken, vegetables, parsley, bay leaf, thyme, and peppercorns into large pot.
    • Cover completely with cold water.
    • Bring to boil, then immediately reduce heat to simmer for 3-4 hours.
    • Strain stock, cool and store in refrigerator or freezer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 245mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4446IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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