Chicken And Dumplings, Southern Style Recipe

Name: Chicken And Dumplings, Southern Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) chicken; 2 quarts water; 1 large onion, quartered; 2 carrots, quartered; 1 stalk celery, quartered; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon peppercorn; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 sprig thyme; 1 sprig rosemary; Dumplings; 3 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 5 tablespoons shortening; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb) chicken
2 quarts water
1 large onion, quartered
2 carrots, quartered
1 stalk celery, quartered
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon peppercorn
2 teaspoons salt
1 sprig thyme
1 sprig rosemary
Dumplings
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup chicken stock
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
salt and pepper

1
Place chicken in a heavy 5 quart stockpot with water to cover.
2
Add the onion, carrot, celery, bay, peppercorns, salt, thyme and rosemary.
3
Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
4
Skim scum if needed.
5
Remove chicken and set aside to cool.
6
Remove meat and return bones to pot.
7
Simmer for 1 hour more.
8
Strain well and remove any fat you can.
9
Dumplings------------------.
10
Combine flour, soda, salt.
11
Cut in shortening until flour resembles coarse crumbs.
12
Add the stock, buttermilk and thyme.
13
Stir to make a stiff dough-and it will be stiff.
14
Turn out onto a floured board and knead gently 6 times.
15
Wrap in plastic and chill 1 hour.
16
Bring strained broth to a boil, reduce to a simmer.
17
Roll out the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick, and cut into 4x1 inch pieces.
18
Drop them into simmering stock and stir gently.
19
Cook for 10 minutes, add the chicken and cook for 5 min more.
20
Season with salt and lots of pepper.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb) chicken, 2 quarts water, 1 large onion, quartered, 2 carrots, quartered, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Dumplings, Southern Style 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.

Chicken And Dumplings, Southern Style

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