Homemade Chicken Stock

Crafting your own chicken stock at home is not only rewarding but also adds depth and richness to your dishes. With simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a versatile stock that enhances soups, sauces, and more. Plus, you'll have tender cooked chicken ready to use in various recipes!

Ingredients

🐔 1 whole chicken
🧅 1 onion, quartered
🥕 2 carrots, roughly chopped
🌿 2 stalks of celery, roughly chopped
🧄 4 cloves garlic, peeled
🌿 1 bunch of cilantro
🌿 5-6 peppercorns
🌿 Any herbs you have on hand (such as thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
🌿 2 bay leaves
🌿 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
🧂 Salt, to taste
🌶 Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1- Prepare the Ingredients:

• Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry.
• Roughly chop the onion, carrots, and celery.

2- Combine Ingredients:

• Place the chicken in a large stock pot.
• Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, cilantro, and any herbs you have.
• Sprinkle in the peppercorns, bay leaves, and garlic powder if using.

3- Season and Simmer:

• Cover the chicken and vegetables with water, ensuring everything is submerged.
• Season the pot with salt and pepper.
• Bring the pot to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
• Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.

4- Strain and Store:

• Carefully remove the chicken from the pot. Let it cool, then shred or chop the meat for use in other dishes.
• Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container to remove the solids.
• Allow the stock to cool to room temperature before transferring it to airtight containers for storage.

5- Refrigerate or Freeze:

• Store the chicken stock in the refrigerator for up to 12 days or freeze it for longer preservation.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: Makes about 8 cups of stock
Equipment: Large stock pot, Cutting board, Knife, Fine-mesh sieve

Cooking Tips:

• Always let your stock cool before refrigerating to prevent bacterial growth.
• Use chicken stock as a base for soups, sauces, risottos, and gravies.
• Save the cooked chicken for salads, tacos, pasta, or sandwiches; it's a versatile protein for quick meals.

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Homemade Chicken Stock