Chicken Stock

Name: Chicken Stock
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: chicken bones and skin (from 1 large chicken or from 2 rotisserie chickens); 1 Tbsp cider vinegar; 1 tsp salt; 1 medium onion (peeled and halved); 2 celery ribs (cut into thirds, leaves attached); 2 carrots (peeled & halved); 2 smashed garlic cloves; 1 bay leaf (optional, but nice); Filtered Water (Stock Pot: 16 c., 6Qt Slow Cooker: 12 c., 6-8Qt Instant Pot: 10-12 c.)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:2h 30min

Homemade chicken stock is so easy to make and store. It adds incredible depth of flavor and richness to any dish, and it adds incredible health benefits as well. Substitute 1:1 with store-bought stock in any recipe that calls for chicken stock or chicken broth.This bone broth recipe includes instructions for stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot Chicken stock. Start by roasting the bones (if using raw bones) then follow the directions for the method you choose, and then finish by straining and storing the stock.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:16:08 GMT