chicken stock
This homemade chicken stock is rich, flavorful, and perfect for soups or stews. Made easily in a crock pot or on the stovetop using simple ingredients.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces chicken breast halves
- 1 piece onion quartered
- 1 piece tomato quartered
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 3 leaves bay leaves
- 1 handful fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) cilantro used
- 1 teaspoons whole peppercorns
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place all ingredients into the crock pot and fill with water until the ingredients are submerged.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Once done, discard the vegetables and strain the stock. Remove the chicken for other uses such as chicken salad.
- If not using immediately, store the stock in containers. Refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for several months.
- When chilled, remove the hardened fat from the top before use.
- Alternatively, place all ingredients in a large pot, cover, and simmer on low for several hours on the stovetop.
Notes
Using homemade chicken stock enhances the depth of flavor in any recipe compared to store-bought broth. Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays for convenient use.