Chicken And Dumplings Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken and Broth
Dumplings
Method
Prepare Chicken and Broth
- 1
Brown the Chicken
In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Add Broth and Seasonings
Pour in the chicken broth and add salt, black pepper, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- 4
Cook Chicken
Cover the pot and let the chicken simmer for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and tender. Remove chicken, let cool slightly, then shred the meat, discarding the skin and bones.
- 5
Return Chicken to Broth
Return shredded chicken to the pot, discarding bay leaves. Keep broth on low heat while making dumplings.
Make Dumplings
- 6
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 7
- 8
Fold in Parsley
Gently fold in the chopped parsley until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 9
Add Dumplings to Broth
Spoon the dumpling mixture over the simmering broth, making sure to space them out. Cover the pot and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
Serve
- 10
Plate the Dish
Serve the chicken and dumplings hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.