Homemade Chicken "Head Cheese" Recipe

Name: Homemade Chicken "Head Cheese"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds ( 6 ) chicken legs; 3 chicken carcass ( about 2- 3 pound ); 200 grams carrot; 200 grams celery; 200 grams onion; 5 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon peppercorn; 2 bay leaves; 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme; handful of parsley stalk; 1 sea salt

Servings: persons

1
Place chicken and in a very large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and skim foam as it rises to the surface, add vegetables. Simmer gently for about 2 hours. Strain chicken, discard bones, skin, and vegetables.
2
Skim off the fat from broth surface.
3
Put broth ( I had 12 cups) back on the stove and cook for about 1 hour, all depend on how big soup pot you have, the larger surface faster it is gonna get reduced to 3-4 cups ( I had 3 cups but used only 2 cups ).
4
Tear meat into pieces and pack into a 5x9-inch loaf pan, then pour in reduced broth.
5
Cover and chill overnight.
6
To serve invert onto a wooden board and garnish with fresh greens.

1164

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

204

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds ( 6 ) chicken legs, 3 chicken carcass ( about 2- 3 pound ), 200 grams carrot, 200 grams celery, and more.

Yes, Homemade Chicken "Head Cheese" 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.

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Homemade Chicken "Head Cheese"

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Variations & substitutions

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