Chicken Stock
Chicken Stock is a cooking liquid that changes flavor, body, or acidity quickly. Add it gradually, then simmer, reduce, or finish gently to match the dish.
Identity
Cooking liquid
Add gradually and taste as you go.
Liquids change seasoning, acidity, body, and aroma quickly. Add them in stages when balance matters, then simmer, reduce, or finish gently according to the dish.
Wikimedia Commons
Reference image
Chicken Stock reference image.

Source: Wikimedia Commons
Used In Recipes
Substitutions
Acceptable
Water -> Chicken Stock
5 cups (1.2L) water, milk, or chicken stock or vegetable stock (see note)
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Smooth and Creamy Polenta