Description
A hearty, comforting stew featuring tender chicken, rich broth, and soft, buttery dumplings. This family-style American dish is perfect for cold evenings and dietary needs while delivering rustic, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tbsp baking powder
1 cup cold water
1 tbsp salt, plus extra to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, diced
Instructions
Place chicken thighs in a large pot with broth and 1 tbsp salt
Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat
Skim any foam from the surface
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken is tender
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and 1 tbsp salt
Work in the softened butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
Gradually add cold water and mix to form a soft, sticky dough
Roll the dough into small dumplings (about 1″ diameter)
Gently drop dumplings into the simmering broth
Add milk and garlic to the broth
Stir gently and simmer for an additional 10-12 minutes until dumplings are cooked
Season to taste with salt and serve warm
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are halal or non-alcoholic as appropriate
Adjust the chicken broth amount if you prefer a thicker or thinner consistency
Dumplings can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use
Vegetable broth is a great alternative for a vegetarian version
Skim any excess fat from the broth after cooking for a lighter meal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One serving of chicken and dumplings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg