Basic Chicken Stock Recipe

Name: Basic Chicken Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs (1.75 kg) chicken necks or backs; 3 sprigs fresh parsley; 2 bay leaves; 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped; 1 onion, stuck with 6 whole cloves and halved; 2 tbsp ( 25 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tsp (5 mL) black peppercorns; 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 1/2 lbs (1.75 kg) chicken necks or backs
3 sprigs fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 onion, stuck with 6 whole cloves and halved
2 tbsp ( 25 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp (5 mL) black peppercorns
1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Rinse chicken necks and place in a 26-cup (5 L) saucepan or stockpot.
2
Add parsley, bay leaves, carrot, celery, onion halves stuck with cloves, lemon juice, peppercorns and thyme.
3
Add enough cold water to cover.
4
Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam that rises.
5
Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Set a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl.
8
Ladle stock through sieve into bowl, leaving behind dregs.
9
Discard vegetables and herbs.
10
Strip any chicken meat from bones and reserve for another use.
11
Season stock to taste with salt and pepper.
12
If not using stock immediately, pour into 2-cup (500 mL) and 4-cup (1 L) airtight containers.
13
Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, until chilled.
14
Skim off any fat and discard.
15
Variations:
16
Turkey backs or necks can be substituted for the chicken pieces.

684

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 lbs (1.75 kg) chicken necks or backs, 3 sprigs fresh parsley, 2 bay leaves, 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Basic Chicken Stock falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Chicken Stock

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