Chicken Stock Recipe

Name: Chicken Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 lbs (2 kg) bone-in skin-on chicken parts; 4 carrots, scrubbed and coarsely chopped; 4 stalks celery, coarsely chopped; 3 onions, coarsely chopped; 6 sprigs fresh parsley; 3 bay leaves; 10 whole black peppercorns; 1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme; Salt (optional); 12 cups (3 L) water

Servings: persons

4 lbs (2 kg) bone-in skin-on chicken parts
4 carrots, scrubbed and coarsely chopped
4 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
3 onions, coarsely chopped
6 sprigs fresh parsley
3 bay leaves
10 whole black peppercorns
1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme
Salt (optional)
12 cups (3 L) water

1
In slow cooker stoneware, combine chicken, carrots, celery, onions, parsley, bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme, salt to taste (if using) and water.
2
Cover and cook on High for 8 hours.
3
Strain into a large bowl, discarding solids.
4
Refrigerate liquid until fat forms on surface, about 6 hours.
5
Skim off fat.
6
Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze in an airtight container.
7
VARIATIONS
8
Slow Cooker Turkey Stock
9
Substitute 1 turkey carcass, broken into pieces, for the chicken parts.
10
Stovetop Turkey Stock
11
Break a turkey carcass into manageable pieces and place in a stockpot.
12
Add 2 quartered carrots, 2 quartered celery stalks, 2 quartered onions and 8 whole black peppercorns.
13
Add water to cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
14
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 3 hours, then strain and discard solids.

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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: 4 lbs (2 kg) bone-in skin-on chicken parts, 4 carrots, scrubbed and coarsely chopped, 4 stalks celery, coarsely chopped, 3 onions, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Chicken Stock

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