Best 3 Leftover Roast Chicken Stock Recipes

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You may find yourself with some leftover roast chicken stock after a delicious meal. This flavorful liquid is a versatile ingredient that can be used to create a variety of tasty dishes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy soup, a hearty stew, or a flavorful sauce, there are countless recipes that will help you make the most of your leftover stock.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LEFTOVER-ROAST-CHICKEN-STOCK



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This time-honored example of kitchen thrift is ready when you are. Leftover Roast Chicken Stock, have it simmering away while you tend to another meal or are puttering around on a Saturday morning.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     Chicken     Onion     Celery     Carrot     Simmer     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 chicken carcasses left over from roast chicken, any herbs in cavities discarded
1 onion, quartered
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
Scant 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 thyme sprigs
8 parsley sprigs including long stems
4 quarts water

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients to a boil in an 8-qt stockpot. Reduce heat and simmer, skimming foam occasionally, 2 hours.
  • Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on and then discarding solids. If you have more than 6 cups, boil to reduce; if less, add water. If using stock right away, skim off and discard fat. If not, chill stock (covered once cool) and discard fat after it solidifies.

ROASTED CHICKEN STOCK



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One of the great joys of roasting a chicken is turning the bones into stock. This simple golden elixir, a real panacea for life's ailments, starts with a leftover carcass from a roasted chicken, one you've already eaten and picked the meat off of. What you're going for here isn't clarity in looks or flavor, as you might with a traditional French stock. Instead, this version is deeply fortified with alliums, bay leaves, peppercorns and a touch of turmeric for earthy depth and spiced savoriness. This stock is great to cook with, but also tastes excellent sipped straight from a mug like tea.

Provided by Eric Kim

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 1/2 to 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 leftover carcass from a whole roasted chicken, meat picked off and saved for another use
1 large yellow onion
1 head of garlic
8 small or 4 large dried bay leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) or 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

Steps:

  • To make this stock in an Instant Pot: Add the chicken carcass to a 3- or 6-quart Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker. Chop the onion into eighths, and slice the garlic head in half crosswise to expose the cloves; dump the alliums into the pot over the chicken. Crush the bay leaves and add, along with the salt, black peppercorns, and turmeric. Add enough cold water to reach the max line in the 3-quart or to cover the bones in the 6-quart (5 to 6 cups). Gently stir and cover with the lid. Pressure-cook on high for 1 hour and let the pressure release naturally.
  • To make this stock on the stove: Follow Step 1, but place all of the ingredients, including the water, into a large heavy-bottomed pot, such as a Dutch oven or stock pot, and gently stir. Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until the stock is deeply golden, the chicken bones are falling apart at the joints when you try to pick them up and the vegetables have turned to mush, about 3 hours.
  • Strain the contents of the pot through a colander set over a large bowl; press the bones to get out all of the liquid. Taste for seasoning, adjusting with salt as desired. Ladle the stock into large mugs for sipping, or use as an ingredient in your cooking. Alternatively, you can let the strained stock cool slightly before transferring into quart containers and storing in the refrigerator.
  • This chicken stock will keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Heat individual portions in coffee mugs to drink in the morning for breakfast, or use as a base for soups, stews and porridges throughout the week.

LEFTOVER ROAST CHICKEN SOUP



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A great way to get more meals from one chicken! A delicious but light broth with great country flavors. Serve in large bowls with fresh crusty rye bread. Any leftovers of this soup can be strained and used as chicken stock.

Provided by Nikki

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 leftover roast chicken frame - bones, giblets, etc
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaf
2 large carrots, chopped
1 large onion, diced
1 cup chopped fresh green beans
4 large potatoes, diced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot place chicken frame, bones, giblets etc. Add enough water to cover chicken frame and gently simmer for 90 minutes, covered.
  • Remove all bones and chicken frame, but leave any chicken pieces in the soup. Add peppercorns, bay leaves, carrots, onions, green beans and potatoes. Add enough water to ensure that all the vegetables are covered. Cover and simmer gently until the vegetables are soft.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 22.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to give your stock more flavor. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, leeks, garlic, and herbs like rosemary and thyme.
  • Roast your vegetables before adding them to the stock. This will help to caramelize them and give the stock a richer flavor.
  • Use a good quality chicken carcass. A free-range or organic chicken will produce a more flavorful stock.
  • Simmer your stock for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours for a more concentrated flavor.
  • Strain your stock well before using it. This will remove any solids and impurities.
  • Store your stock in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze it for up to 6 months.

Conclusion:

Making leftover roast chicken stock is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables, and it's a delicious and versatile ingredient to have on hand. You can use it to make soups, stews, sauces, and gravies, or you can simply drink it as a healthy and flavorful beverage. So next time you have leftover roast chicken, don't throw the bones and vegetables away – use them to make a delicious and nutritious stock!

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