Edna Lewis Chicken And Dumplings Recipe
Ingredients
For The Chicken Stew
- 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Fresh thyme and rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
For The Dumplings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
Making The Chicken Stew
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and the onions are translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, allowing the fragrance to develop.
- Place the chicken pieces in the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Add fresh thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Let the stew simmer for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked and tender.
Creating The Dumplings
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt for the dumplings in a mixing bowl.
- Gradually add the milk and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the simmering chicken stew using a spoon.
- Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 15-20 minutes until they are fluffy and cooked in the center.