Best Light Homemade Chicken Stock Recipes

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CHICKEN STOCK



Chicken Stock image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (5-pound) roasting chickens
3 large yellow onions, unpeeled and quartered
6 carrots, unpeeled and halved
4 stalks celery with leaves, cut into thirds
4 parsnips, unpeeled and cut in half, optional
20 sprigs fresh parsley
15 sprigs fresh thyme
20 sprigs fresh dill
1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in 1/2 crosswise
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Place the chickens, onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, and seasonings in a 16 to 20-quart stockpot. Add 7 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 4 hours. Strain the entire contents of the pot through a colander and discard the solids. Chill the stock overnight. The next day, remove the surface fat. Use immediately or pack in containers and freeze for up to 3 months.

CHICKEN STOCK (FROM COOKING LIGHT)



Chicken Stock (from Cooking Light) image

This is my favorite recipe for stock. Different in that it uses a whole chicken which is cooked until done, then removed, and bones are then returned to pot for stock. Kills two birds with one stone, getting about 4 cups of tender chicken to use in your favorite recipe and about 6 cups stock which can be used immediately or frozen. Note the stock is refrigerated overnight to thoroughly remove fat.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Stocks

Time 9h30m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 lbs chicken (broiler-fryer)
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon salt
10 parsley sprigs
6 garlic cloves, sliced
3 bay leaves
2 carrots, cut into 2-inch thick pieces
1 medium onion, unpeeled and quartered
8 cups water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a large Dutch Oven; add water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered 40 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Remove chicken from cooking liquid; cool. Remove meat from bones and reserve for other use.
  • Return bones to cooking liquid; stir in vinegar, if desired. Partially cover and simmer one hour.
  • Strain the stock through a sieve into a large bowl and discard the solids. Cover and chill the stock for 8 hours. Skim the solidified fat from the surface of the stock and discard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.4, Fat 40, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 198.4, Sodium 598.8, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 50

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