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
- 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
- Protein 15.44 g Good Source
- Carbs 13.05 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.22 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.56 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 96.38 mg High
- Sodium 169.35 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.57 g Moderate
- Sugar 11.29 g High
- Added Sugar 9.94 g Moderate
- Calcium 12.49 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.93 mg Low Source
- Potassium 57.72 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.32 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.57 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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