Knorr Premium Chicken Base — Clean, Unwrapped Stock for Intentional Home Cooks
Knorr Premium Chicken Base — Clean, Unwrapped Stock for Intentional Home Cooks
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Why you'll love it
- One 11 oz jar yields 52 cups of stock, replacing bulky cartons and cans
- Paste format eliminates the measuring, unwrapping, and crumbling of bouillon cubes
- Real oven-roasted chicken delivers deeper, more authentic flavor than salt-heavy cubes
- Compact jar fits on a fridge door or tiny pantry shelf, ideal for small kitchens
- Trusted by professional chefs, giving home cooks confidence in consistent results
- Quick-dissolve formula prevents clumps and speeds up cooking
- Aroma is mouth-watering and smells divine when opening the jar
- Tastes like real roasted chicken broth
- Bold and wonderful flavor compared to powdered chicken stock
- Holds up well when refrigerated
- Shelf life about a month after opening when refrigerated
- Good container size
- Decent value for the money
- Makes soup process much shorter than making stock the usual way
- Adds flavor that makes simple soup taste like it took hours to prepare
Perfect for
- Quick weeknight soup base without simmering stock for hours
- Flavor-boosting marinade for chicken, pork, or vegetables
- Seasoning rice, quinoa, and grain dishes in one spoonful
- Pantry substitute for canned or boxed chicken broth
- Gravy and pan-sauce enhancer for roasted meats and vegetables
- Making gravy without chicken using just two teaspoons, two cups of water, low-sodium soy sauce, and cornstarch
- Flavoring rice in a small rice cooker by scooping a tablespoon or two
- Steaming rice
- Making ramen in a microwave ramen cooker
- Snack use - making a small portion of flavored rice as a snack
- Replacing salt in casseroles, soup, pasta, or rice
- Drinking as broth on its own
- Flavoring stuffing
Product Information
Versatile Culinary Applications - Perfect for soups, marinades, roasted vegetables, gravies, rice dishes, and any recipe requiring rich chicken flavor. Authentic Real Chicken Flavor - Made from genuine oven-roasted chicken for deep, savory taste that brings restaurant-quality flavor to home cooking, whether you're using to make broth, as a marinade, or just a flavor enhancer. Knorr Flavor Base is incredibly easy to use - 1 teaspoon measurement equals 1 bouillon cube or 1 cup of stock, making portion control effortless. Maximum Value & Convenience - One 11oz jar creates 52 cups of rich chicken stock, providing exceptional value and taking up minimal pantry and fridge space. Advanced flavor base technology dissolves quickly & delivers more intense flavor to soups, marinades, and all savory dishes. Professional-Grade Results - Knorr is trusted by chefs and home cooks alike for consistent, full-bodied chicken flavor in every dish
Package Dimensions : 3.03 x 2.68 x 2.64 inches; 12.31 ounces UPC : 048001017924 Manufacturer : Unilever Units : 11.0 Ounce Best Sellers Rank: #3,728 in Grocery & Gourmet Food
Frequently Asked Questions
Will one jar really replace the stack of broth cartons cluttering my small pantry?
Yes. A single 11 oz jar yields 52 cups of stock, so it replaces the bulky cartons and cans that typically take up an entire pantry shelf in a small kitchen.
Is the jar small enough to fit on a narrow fridge door shelf?
Yes. The jar measures just 3 x 2.68 x 2.64 inches, which is sized for tight fridge-door storage, narrow apartment pantries, and dorm kitchen shelves.
Does the paste format cut down on packaging waste in a minimalist kitchen?
Yes. Instead of discarding multiple cans, cartons, or cube wrappers, you use one recyclable glass jar, which keeps your waste stream simpler and your counters cleaner.
Can I skip the measuring spoons and wrappers that bouillon cubes require?
Yes. The paste eliminates the unwrapping, crumbling, and extra measuring of cubes, giving you a cleaner, more streamlined prep process with fewer dishes.
Will the neutral jar design blend into a clean, uncluttered countertop?
Yes. The compact jar has a restrained, kitchen-friendly look that tucks easily into a pantry or on a fridge door without disrupting a minimalist aesthetic.
Is this a cleaner alternative to canned broth for a less-is-more pantry?
Yes. The shelf-stable jar takes up a fraction of the space, removes the need to recycle bulky cans, and keeps your pantry visually quieter.
Do I need to refrigerate it before opening if I want to keep my pantry simple?
No. The jar is shelf-stable until opened, so you can keep it in your pantry or on the counter until first use and only move it to the fridge afterward.
Does the quick-dissolve formula mean fewer dishes to wash?
Yes. Because the paste blends seamlessly into liquids, you skip the extra whisking, straining, and pot-scrubbing that bouillon cubes and powders often require.
Can one jar cover all my cooking needs without stocking multiple broth types?
Yes. The concentrated paste works for soup, rice, gravy, marinades, stuffing, and sauces, so it can replace several specialty broth products in a streamlined pantry.
Is the jar easy to store in a tiny dorm or apartment kitchen?
Yes. Its compact footprint is designed for small-space storage, including dorm fridges, studio apartment pantries, and narrow cabinet shelves.
Does the format reduce the visual clutter of multiple broth containers?
Yes. One neat jar replaces cartons, cans, and cube tins, which is ideal if you are trying to maintain a clean, intentional kitchen look.
Will it last long enough that I do not have to restock constantly?
Yes. The 11 oz jar produces 52 cups of stock, and a single jar typically lasts about a month refrigerated after opening, so restocking is infrequent.
Can I use it as an all-in-one seasoning to declutter my spice rack?
Yes. In many recipes, the roasted chicken base can stand in for salt and several dry seasonings, which lets you simplify the number of jars on your rack.
Is the jar resealable so it stays tidy between uses?
Yes. The screw-top jar seals tightly, so it can sit on a fridge door or pantry shelf without leaking or drying out between spoonfuls.
Does the format help me cook with fewer ingredients on hand?
Yes. Because the paste delivers roasted chicken flavor in one ingredient, you can skip stocking multiple broths, bouillon, and seasoning blends.
Is this a more intentional choice than keeping canned broth around just in case?
Yes. The paste gives you a long-lasting, space-saving backup stock that does not expire quickly like opened cans, supporting a more intentional, low-waste kitchen.
How do I make a quick cup of chicken stock from the jar?
Stir one teaspoon of the paste into one cup of hot water until fully dissolved, and you have a cup of stock ready for soup, gravy, rice, or sauces.
How do I make a simple gravy without chicken using this base?
Whisk two teaspoons of the paste into two cups of water in a saucepan, add a splash of low-sodium soy sauce, and thicken with a cornstarch slurry cooked over low heat until glossy.
How do I flavor rice in a small rice cooker with this base?
Add one to two tablespoons of the paste directly to the rice and water in your rice cooker before starting it, then cook as usual for evenly seasoned grains.
Can I use this in a microwave ramen cooker?
Yes. Stir one teaspoon into the hot water and noodles in your microwave ramen cooker for instant roasted chicken ramen without a separate pot.
Does it work in recipes that call for canned or boxed chicken broth?
Yes. Use one teaspoon of the paste plus one cup of water for every cup of broth called for in the recipe, and proceed as written.
What is in the jar and what do I need to buy separately?
The jar contains the concentrated roasted chicken flavor base; you add water, and any additional recipe ingredients like vegetables, grains, meat, or thickeners are purchased separately.
Is the product safe to consume, and are there allergens I should know about?
The base is a standard food product used in home and professional kitchens; check the printed ingredient label on the jar for the most current allergen and nutritional information.
How should I store the jar before and after opening?
Store the sealed jar in a cool, dry pantry at room temperature, and after opening, keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator, where it stays good for about a month.
What is the difference between chicken stock, chicken broth, and this chicken base?
Chicken stock is typically simmered from bones for a richer body, chicken broth is simmered from meat for a lighter flavor, and this base is a concentrated paste that you rehydrate with water to produce stock or broth on demand with consistent flavor.
