HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN STOCK: Surprising Ingredients for the Perfect Chicken Stock

chicken bones

🥗Healthier: turkey bones

💰Cheaper: vegetable scraps

Turkey bones provide a similar flavor, while vegetable scraps reduce meat consumption.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: oregano

Basil offers a different but pleasant flavor, while oregano is often more economical.

peppercorns

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper

White pepper is milder, while black pepper is more commonly available.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: mixed herbs

Dried thyme is more shelf-stable, and mixed herbs can add complexity.

Blend the Onion and set aside

Place the chicken pieces in a pot. Add the nutmeg, seasoning, paprika, thyme, salt, onion, garlic, and ginger into the pot. Cover the pot and leave the chicken to cook in its juices for 10 minutes.

Add water to cover the meat in the pot. Cook for about 15-20 minutes till the chicken is well cooked. And your stock is ready.

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