How do I make a homemade chicken stock?

Delight your taste buds with our homemade chicken stock recipe! Warm, comforting, and full of flavor - it's liquid gold for your recipes.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a homemade chicken stock. Items include: Chicken bones Onion Carrots Celery stalks Garlic cloves Fresh parsley Bay leaves Water

Chicken bones 2 pounds
Onion 1
Carrots 2
Celery stalks 2
Garlic cloves 3
Fresh parsley a handful
Bay leaves 2
Water 10 cups

Take note
Handle raw chicken with caution and make sure to cook it thoroughly. Keep hot liquids away from children. And be prepared for your kitchen to fill with delicious aromas!

1

Gather the Ingredients

Grab 2 pounds of chicken bones (or leftover chicken carcass) and 1 onion. You'll also need 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 3 cloves of garlic, a handful of fresh parsley, 2 bay leaves, and 10 cups of water.

2

Prep the Ingredients

Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into rough chunks. Crush the garlic cloves and tie the parsley and bay leaves together with kitchen twine. Your veggies are ready for their stock party!

3

Cook the Stock

In a large pot, add the chicken bones, chopped veggies, garlic cloves, parsley bundle, and bay leaves. Pour in 10 cups of water and season with salt and pepper. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

4

Strain and Store

Using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the stock into a large bowl or saucepan. Discard the solids. Let the stock cool before transferring it to airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.