Chef John's Classic Chicken Stock from Scratch
Chef John's Classic Chicken Stock from Scratch yields a clear, golden broth with a gentle richness drawn from simmered chicken bones, onions, carrots, and herbs. Its clean, layered flavor makes it perfect for soups, risottos, and sauces, and it's an ideal make-ahead base for weeknight dinners or special-occasion cooking.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook12 hrs 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Classic Chicken Stock from Scratch, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf in a large stockpot; add the water to the pot. Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, taking care not to let it boil. Once it begins to simmer, skim off any foam or impurities from the surface and lower the heat to low.
- 2
Let the mixture gently simmer on low for 12 hours, skimming off any foam as needed.
- 3
Take the stockpot off the heat and allow it to cool for 1 hour.
- 4
Strain the stock through a fine strainer and pour it into food-safe containers.
- Calories 263.03 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 15.44 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 13.05 g 5%
- Total Fat 16.22 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 4.56 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.38 mg High 32%
- Sodium 169.35 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 5.57 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 11.29 g --
- Added Sugars 9.94 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 10.06 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 57.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 2.32 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.31 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Classic Chicken Stock from Scratch is made with 8 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 12 hrs 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Chicken Thigh, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 263.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Classic Chicken Stock from Scratch made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Chicken Thigh, Dried Bay Leaves, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Classic Chicken Stock from Scratch?
- About 12 hrs 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 12 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 263.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Classic Chicken Stock from Scratch easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chef John's Classic Chicken Stock from Scratch healthy?
- Chef John's Classic Chicken Stock from Scratch has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 263.03 calories and 15.44 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 169.35 mg (7% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.56 g (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.94 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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