Homemade Chicken Bouillon: Ditch the Store-Bought Version

Once you learn how to prepare this homemade chicken bouillon, you’ll never go back to those store-bought versions packed with preservatives. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients for homemade chicken bouillon:

• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast fillet;
• Extra-virgin olive oil for greasing and sautéing;
• 1 carrot;
• 1 onion;
• 1 leek;
• Fresh parsley to taste;
• 2 tsp minced garlic;
• Approx. 3 tbsp (50ml) of water to cook the vegetables and help blend the chicken;
• Black pepper to taste.

How to make homemade chicken bouillon:

1. Thinly slice the chicken breasts and place them on a baking sheet greased with olive oil;
2. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes, then flip the fillets and bake for another 20 minutes;
3. Once cooled, pulse the chicken in a food processor until finely ground;
4. Set the chicken aside;
5. Chop the carrot, leek, onion, and parsley;
6. In a pan with olive oil, sauté the onion, minced garlic, and leek;
7. Add the chopped carrot, parsley, salt, and black pepper;
8. Stir well, add a little water, and simmer until the carrots are tender;
9. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a food processor, add the ground chicken and a splash of water to help blend;
10. Process until you reach a smooth, paste-like consistency;
11. Pour the mixture into an ice cube tray to shape your bouillon cubes;
12. Freeze for about 4 hours, or pour into a container to cut into cubes once frozen;
13. Wrap each cube in small squares of aluminum foil (shiny side in);
14. Return to the freezer for storage. Simply grab a cube whenever your recipe calls for chicken stock!

Pro Tip:

Adding aromatics like celery, onions, carrots, and leeks, along with fresh herbs like parsley and thyme, will intensify the flavor, making your bouillon even more nutritious and savory.

Did you know?

Homemade chicken bouillon is a traditional culinary staple found in many cultures worldwide. It is prized for its deep, rich flavor, versatility, and health benefits. Chicken broth contains essential nutrients like proteins, minerals, and collagen, which may support joint health, bone strength, gut health, and immune function.

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