My Favorite Chicken Stock Recipe

Name: My Favorite Chicken Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken parts, such as necks, backs, and carcasses (cut into smaller pieces); 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 small carrot; 2 celery stalks; 1 leek or leek trimmings, optional; Bouquet Garni (p. 145) made with parsley stems, bay leaf, thyme, and/or tarragon sprigs; 4-5 whole cloves; 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 3 garlic cloves, optional; Pinch of salt

Servings: persons

3 pounds chicken parts, such as necks, backs, and carcasses (cut into smaller pieces)
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 small carrot
2 celery stalks
1 leek or leek trimmings, optional
Bouquet Garni (p. 145) made with parsley stems, bay leaf, thyme, and/or tarragon sprigs
4-5 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 garlic cloves, optional
Pinch of salt

1
Rinse the chicken pieces with cold water.
2
Place them in a pot just large enough to hold the pieces comfortably, and cover with water by about 1 inch (about 2 quarts).
3
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4
Lower the heat and skim the scum off the surface.
5
Add all the remaining ingredients and return to a boil.
6
Lower the heat; simmer gently for about 1 hour.
7
Turn off the heat and let steep for about 5 minutes, then strain.
8
If using the stock immediately, skim off the fat.
9
If not, let the stock cool, then refrigerate it with the fat on top.
10
Skim off the solidified fat before using.

695

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 pounds chicken parts, such as necks, backs, and carcasses (cut into smaller pieces), 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, 1 small carrot, 2 celery stalks, and more.

Yes, My Favorite 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.

My Favorite Chicken Stock

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