Chicken & Slick Dumplings
Ingredients:
• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
Method:
1. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5–7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Add the chicken, chicken broth, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
3. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
4. To make the slick dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in the milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
5. Roll the dough out thinly on a lightly floured surface and cut it into strips or small squares. Drop the dumplings into the simmering chicken broth a few at a time, gently stirring so they don’t stick together.
6. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the dumplings are tender and cooked through. Taste and adjust the seasoning.