HOMETOWN CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

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A comforting touch of home that appeals to all ages.

Provided by Judy Corea

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 lbs assorted chicken pieces
1/3 c flour
1/4 c butter
1 c buttermilk
1 can(s) evaporated milk
1 c whole milk or 2% milk
2 Tbsp white wine, medium
1/2 c finely chopped onion
2 tsp minced garlic
1 ea. tsp salt, ground pepper, dry mustard, chives
1/2 c finely chopped carrots
2 Tbsp cooking oil

Steps:

  • 1. DUMPLINGS 2 cups flour 2 tbls. veg oil 1/3 cup milk 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp baking soda Extra flour for work surface
  • 2. Melt butter in a large heavy pot, sprinkle flour into butter and quickly whisk to combine. Cook and whisk for a few minutes. Slowly add canned milk allowing mixture to thicken between additions. Continue with buttermilk and milk. Allow to thicken to a fine soup consistancy. Set aside. In another pan lighly brown chicken on all sides in 2 tbls. oil. Remove chicken and add to first pot. In the chicken pan saute onions and garlic. Add powdered mustard, salt & paper and carrots. Add all to chicken pot.
  • 3. Cook covered until chicken falls from bone. Remove chicken and shred pieces. Return to pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • 4. Assemble dumpling mixture, remove to floured board, knead 4 or 5 times. Pat out to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cover. When chicken is ready, tear off small amounts of dumpling dough (about 1 inch pieces) and drop onto top of bubbling chicken. Do not overlap pieces. Cover and cook/steam for about 10 minutes. Do not lift lid during steaming time. Serve.

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