Chicken – N – Dumplins 131 Style Recipe
Make Chicken – N – Dumplins 131 Style Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Chicken and Broth
Dumplings
Method
Preparing the Chicken and Broth
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a large pot, place the whole chicken and cover it with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
- 3
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- 4
- 5
Shred the Chicken
Once cool enough to handle, shred the chicken meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding the bones and skin.
- 6
Return Chicken to Broth
Add the shredded chicken back into the strained broth and keep it warm on low heat.
Making the Dumplings
- 7
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 8
- 9
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- 10
Drop Dumplings into Broth
Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering broth. Do not overcrowd; leave space between each dumpling.
- 11
Cook Dumplings
Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for about 15 minutes, or until they are fluffy and cooked through.
Serving
- 12
Serve Hot
Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls, ensuring each serving has a good amount of broth. Enjoy your hearty meal!