Apple Cider Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Name: Apple Cider Chicken And Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (3 pounds); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup apple cider or 1 cup juice; DUMPLINGS; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cold butter; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2/3 cup milk

Servings: persons

8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (3 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup apple cider or 1 cup juice
DUMPLINGS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup milk

1
In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in butter; remove and set aside. In the same pan, combine the onion, celery, parsley, salt and pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with flour and mix well. Add broth and cider. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken.
2
Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 45-50 minutes. Increase heat to 425u00b0.
3
For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Combine egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drop batter into 12 mounds onto hot broth.
4
Bake, uncovered, at 425u00b0 for 10 minutes. Cover and bake 10 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted into a dumpling comes out clean.

1096

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (3 pounds), 2 tablespoons butter, 1 medium red onion, chopped, 1 celery rib, chopped, and more.

Yes, Apple Cider Chicken And Dumplings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apple Cider Chicken And Dumplings

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