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what to make with homemade chicken stock

by Rodger McLaughlin Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How do you make homemade chicken stock?

Sep 20, 2021 · Some ideas: Rice dishes – Rice is a sponge for all that delicious stock in Mushroom Rice, Paella, Jambalaya and Oven-baked Chicken... Clear soups – The pure flavour of the stock shines in Chicken Noodle Soup, Wonton Soup or Chinese Noodle Soup Vegetable soups – It also gives real depth to simple ...

What do you do with the chicken after making stock?

Feb 13, 2020 · Provençal sauce, made from herbes de Provence, chicken broth, butter, garlic, and lemon juice, is a simple sauce that goes great with chicken. Serve this dish with roasted potato wedges. Serve this dish with roasted potato wedges.

How to make chicken stock like a chef?

Jan 09, 2016 · A good chicken stock can form the basis of an endless list of soothing dishes including braised root vegetables, hearty goulash, soft polenta and, of course, good, old-fashioned chicken soup. R e ...

What is a good replacement for chicken stock?

May 29, 2012 · Increase the flavor of these tried-and-true carbs by including chicken stock as you cook. 1. White Rice. Add flavor and dimension to plain white rice by …

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What can I use homemade stock for?

With a flavorful stock in hand, you can be ready to make hundreds of dishes, including the following five.
  1. Simmer a Warming Soup. ...
  2. Stir Up a Creamy Risotto. ...
  3. Make a Rich Cassoulet. ...
  4. Master a Classic Velouté ...
  5. Braise Meat or Vegetables.
Mar 3, 2022

What can you make out of chicken broth?

If you need a chicken broth substitute, you can use the same amount of white wine or a combination of water with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or melted butter. For beef broth, combine water with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.Jul 3, 2021

How long does homemade chicken stock last?

about four days
Stock will keep about four days in the refrigerator if you chill it properly. To do that, let it cool first. It's not a good idea to put a large container of hot liquid straight into your refrigerator. The container won't cool all the way through quickly enough.Oct 28, 2010

How do you reuse chicken stock?

Let the broth continue to boil for a few minutes in order to kill off any residual bacteria. Pop a couple of ice blocks in the pot in order to help the broth cool quicker and to compensate for evaporation during cooking. Immediately pop the pot in the freezer to be reheated next time I make ribs.Apr 20, 2020

Is chicken stock the same as chicken broth?

A: Chicken stock tends to be made more from bony parts, whereas chicken broth is made more out of meat. Chicken stock tends to have a fuller mouth feel and richer flavor, due to the gelatin released by long-simmering bones. Canned low-sodium chicken broth is the busy home-cook's best friend.

Which is healthier stock or broth?

Summary: Stock and broth are nutritionally similar, though broth is lower in calories and stock contains more vitamins, minerals, collagen and marrow.Jun 15, 2017

Can you simmer chicken stock too long?

Simmer Your Bones Long Enough, But Not Too Long

Yet, if you cook your broth too long, it will develop overcooked, off-flavors that can become particularly unpleasant if you've added vegetables to the broth pot which tend to break down, tasting at once bitter and overly sweet.
Jan 11, 2018

Can chicken stock be frozen?

In general, you can keep homemade vegetable or chicken stock in the refrigerator for 4-5 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months, provided it is in the proper container.Mar 12, 2014

Why should you not boil stock?

Just as when you're making stock for soups or stews, boiling will cause soluble proteins and rendered fat to emulsify into the cooking liquid. By simmering, you avoid emulsifying the fat and thus keep the stock clearer, and we found that the scum created simply settled to the bottom of the pot.

How long does chicken stock last in the fridge?

3-4 days
Homemade chicken broth is a laborious task but reaps delicious results. In the refrigerator, your homemade broth will last 3-4 days. To extend your broth's freshness, store the broth in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Is chicken broth OK after 14 days?

Though sealed chicken broth has a pretty long shelf life, chicken broth actually can go bad. Commercial chicken broth is packaged in aseptic containers, and if properly stored, can have a shelf life of around a year beyond the printed date.Oct 9, 2020

Can you reuse leftover chicken broth?

It's a win-win: You use the broth as a cooking tool; then you can strain and reuse it for, say, a sauce or a gravy or a soup, or for cooking rice. There are many ways to flavor the broth, but keep in mind what the final dish will be.Sep 3, 2014

Make More Than Just Soups

Danilo Alfaro has published more than 800 recipes and tutorials focused on making complicated culinary techniques approachable to home cooks.

Oven-Braised Rosemary Chicken Legs

Braising meat means it is first browned in a skillet and then finishes cooking in liquid. Braised chicken legs make a fabulous dinner that is simple to prepare. This recipe uses chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks) slowly cooked in chicken stock and white wine, making the meat so tender that it falls off the bone.

Garlic Roasted Chicken With White Wine Sauce

Roasted chicken is one of the tastiest, most satisfying dishes you can make and is especially good when served with a white wine gravy. While you don't need a stock to roast a chicken, you do need it to make the sauce that goes with it.

Perfectly Poached Chicken Breasts

Poached chicken breasts make a delicious filling for burritos and tacos, a topping for salads, or can be used in chicken salad or soups. When done properly, poaching can yield succulent, tender meat—not the dry, hard, boiled chicken you may be thinking of.

Hainanese Chicken Rice

This simple but delicious dish from Singapore combines tender poached chicken with fragrant rice. What makes Hainanese chicken rice special is the cooking liquid—the chicken is poached in chicken stock and aromatics, adding flavor to the meat. Then that extra delicious liquid is used to cook the rice, infusing everything with chickeny goodness.

Shrimp Risotto

Risotto is made by stirring hot stock into arborio rice and cooking until it's absorbed and the rice is nice and creamy. Chicken stock is ideal to use when making most risottos and brings a nice, rich flavor to the dish, which is enhanced by white wine, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.

Braised Baby Bok Choy

Baby bok choy tastes best when it's cooked until crisp-tender. Chicken broth is the ideal liquid in which to braise the tiny greens until they are perfectly cooked. In this recipe, a little soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil give the veggies extra flavor, creating a dish the entire family will enjoy.

Tortellini in Chicken Broth

Think all the cozy comfort of classic chicken noodle soup, with appealing Italian flair, in the form of fat tortellini (use frozen or shelf stable), some grated cheese for richness, a dash of hot sauce if you're feeling spicy, and a handful of watercress — or whatever fresh or frozen greens you have on hand.

Short Rib and Cauliflower Curry

Short ribs are undoubtedly luxurious. But you could even use stew beef for this rich, deceptively simple curry composed of a shelf stable combo of coconut, curry paste, and chicken broth.

Baked Brown Rice

Who says brown rice is boring? Toast the grains with butter on the stovetop first, to get them golden and nutty, then fluff them up with a slow simmer in flavorful chicken broth, olive oil, and your choice of spices. Voila! An infused rice that makes a dynamic side dish or base for grain bowls.

Chicken Enchilada Slow Cooker Soup

A total fiesta in a bowl, this enchilada "soup" will add a whole new face to taco night. Serve with your favorite taco toppings on the side.

Onions Baked with Rosemary and Cream

We adore these broth-braised onions entirely as is, although they make a surprisingly versatile addition to your refrigerator. Use them to top sandwiches or hamburgers, turn to them as toppings for grain bowls, or toss with cheese as an awesome topping for pasta.

Jambalaya

It's everything into the pot, for this New Orleans-style stew of meat and seafood, all cooked together with brothy, Cajun-spiced rice.

Savory Slow Cooker Green Beans

How slow can you go? If you give these bacon-studded, broth-based beans 8 hours, they'll turn a humble vegetable into a show-stopping side dish.

Chicken with Preserved Meyer Lemon and Olives

This bright and earthy braise, adapted from Paula Wolfert's The Food of Morocco (Ecco, 2011; $45), is a regular on the cafe menu at Chez Panisse, in Berkeley. The restaurant cures its lemons the traditional way; for our shortcut, see "Speedy Preserved Meyer Lemons."

Wild Mushroom and Barley Stuffing

For a vegetarian dish, swap in vegetable stock or water for chicken stock.

Chicken Alfredo Soup

Inspired by the favorite pasta dish, this creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup comes together in no time with the help of a few store-bought shortcuts. Rotisserie chicken, frozen peas, and a jar of Alfredo sauce, which serves as the backbone of this highly comforting pot of soup, keep your hands-on prep to a minimum.

Traditional Spanish Paella

Nourishing, vibrant, and without pretension, paella has held a place of honor and practicality in Spanish homes for centuries. To round out this meal, choose a good Spanish red wine from the Rioja region, a crusty baguette, and a light salad.

Pressure Cooker Chicken and Black Pepper Dumplings

Just a touch of fresh lemon and tarragon add a subtle touch of sophistication to an otherwise classic and wholly comforting pot of chicken and dumplings. Done in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for any night of the week.

Green Chile-Chicken Stew

All the big flavors from a south-of-the-border Posole are found in this freezer-friendly stew. Ideal for feeding a crowd during a gameday party, serving the family for a weeknight meal, or enjoying the leftovers for lunch, this recipe deserves a spot in your list of favorite cool-weather soups and stews.

Broken Pasta with Pistachio and Lemon

Here we use a slightly unconventional method for cooking the pasta that takes a little longer than simply boiling it, but the results are well worth the extra time. First, it’s broken into small pieces and toasted in a skillet to give it a rich, nutty flavor.

How to make chicken stock

4 celery stalks, roughly chopped#N#1 leek, roughly chopped#N#2 large carrots, roughly chopped#N#2 medium onions, roughly chopped#N#½ head of garlic, roughly chopped#N#1 chicken carcass#N#1 whole chicken#N#3 bay leaves#N#A bunch of parsley#N#3 sprigs thyme#N#1 sprig rosemary#N#6 peppercorns, cracked#N#4 litres cold water

The cure-all: Spicy chicken soup (pictured above)

This is the soup you wish you always had prepared, ready to reheat; the one that feels like the reassuring embrace of a mother or grandmother. The added spice keeps the bugs away, while the soft beans and pasta fills you up. This soup is preferably eaten in a bowl held close to the chest.

The hearty stew: Meatball goulash with dumplings

A fortifying, filling meatball stew for cold days, ideal as a comforting lunch after a long walk.

The earthy accompaniment: Braised roots

Goes with almost any dish: braised roots. Photograph: Tamin Jones/The Guardian

The comfort bowl: Polenta with shallots, mushrooms, kale and pancetta

An ideal dish to wrap up warmly in a blanket with. You only need a spoon, a good book or a classic film.

Rice & Grains

Grains are an important part of any diet because they provide the carbohydrates that serve as the body’s main source of energy. Increase the flavor of these tried-and-true carbs by including chicken stock as you cook.

Sauces

A good sauce is like a striking accessory — it has the potential to make a plain-Jane dish into a to-die-for entrée. Dress up your dishes with one of these basic sauces. The potential variations are endless!

Soups

The beauty of stock-based soups is that they taste good without weighing you down or filling out your waistline as much as cream-based soups. Make a batch and freeze half for later!

Comfort Foods

Because they are typically savory, comfort foods often include chicken stock. Even if the traditional recipe doesn’t call for stock, however, you can almost always switch stock in for another ingredient. This has the dual benefit of making a recipe uniquely your own and enhancing the flavor.

Other

These uses for chicken stock were simply too wonderful to leave out, but they don't fit into any well-defined category. In other words, they’re in a league of their own!

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