Stewed Chicken With Light Dumplings Recipe

Name: Stewed Chicken With Light Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 1/2- to 6-pound) baking hen, cut up; 3 to 4 fresh celery leaves; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 bay leaf; Pinch of ground thyme; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Pinch of baking soda; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted; 1/2 cup milk

Servings: persons

1 (5 1/2- to 6-pound) baking hen, cut up
3 to 4 fresh celery leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
Pinch of ground thyme
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of baking soda
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup milk

1
Combine first 7 ingredients in a Dutch oven, and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from broth; cool. Bone chicken, and cut into bite size pieces. Set aside. Strain broth, and set aside.
2
Combine 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour and 2 tablespoons melted butter; stir well to make a paste. Gradually add paste to broth, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in chicken.
3
Combine 1 cup flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1 tablespoon butter, and milk; stir well. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into boiling broth mixture, allowing room for dumplings to expand during cooking process. Cover immediately; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of each dumpling comes out clean. Repeat procedure with remaining batter, if necessary. Serve immediately.

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5 1/2- to 6-pound) baking hen, cut up, 3 to 4 fresh celery leaves, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Stewed Chicken With Light Dumplings falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Stewed Chicken With Light Dumplings

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