Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for chicken stock concentrate
Best swap for chicken stock concentrate: Chicken broth, use 1 cup broth per 1 tsp concentrate; reduce other liquid.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Chicken Stock Concentrate?
The best swap for Chicken Stock Concentrate is Chicken Broth, use 1 cup broth per 1 tsp concentrate; reduce other liquid. Another option is Chicken Bouillon Cube, 1 cube per 1-2 tsp concentrate; dissolve in water. The table below also lists Veggie Stock Concentrate, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Chicken broth | use 1 cup broth per 1 tsp concentrate; reduce other liquid |
| Chicken bouillon cube | 1 cube per 1-2 tsp concentrate; dissolve in water |
| Veggie stock concentrate | 1:1; keeps dish meatless |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Better Than Bouillon, FAQs (opens in a new tab)
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