Instant Pot Chicken Stock Recipe

The instant pot pressure cooker makes quick work of many dishes that typically take hours, and this chicken stock is a perfect example. Wings are a good choice for stock making, but you might also use necks, feet, thighs, and other chicken parts. Or add a leftover chicken carcass to the pot along with any drippings you might have saved. Aromatics in this stock include onions, celery, and carrots, along with garlic and peppercorns. This chicken stock is fully customizable feel free to include more garlic (or omit it), or add a sprig of rosemary or some chives if you'd like. Scrub or rinse the vegetables, but you don't have to bother with peeling them. Peels and scraps add flavor and all of the solids are strained out and discarded in the end. Chicken stock isn't just for soup Use it as the cooking liquid for rice, bulgur, quinoa, and other grains. Add chicken stock to mashed potatoes or cauliflower in place of milk or lighten heavy sauces by using part chicken stock. It's also an excellent alternative to water for steaming vegetables.