Chicken broth substitute
1 cup chicken broth = 1 cup hot water + 1 bouillon cube
Bouillon in water is the easiest swap, and it keeps in the cupboard.
Substitutes for 1 cup chicken broth
Option 1
1 cup hot water + 1 bouillon cube
Stir until dissolved. A cube is salty, so taste before adding more salt.
Option 2
1 cup water + 1 teaspoon bouillon paste or granules
Check the label, as strengths differ. Paste tastes closer to real stock.
Option 3
1 cup vegetable broth
A 1:1 swap. Lighter in flavour.
Amounts are for a US recipe. Need to convert them? See cups to grams.
Questions
What can I use instead of chicken broth?
For 1 cup chicken broth, you can use 1 cup hot water + 1 bouillon cube; or 1 cup water + 1 teaspoon bouillon paste or granules; or 1 cup vegetable broth.
What is the best substitute for chicken broth?
For most recipes, use 1 cup hot water + 1 bouillon cube. Stir until dissolved. A cube is salty, so taste before adding more salt.