LUCINDA'S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

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Halfway between a soup and a stew, this hearty one-pot meal is great for a crowd. Take a cue from the American South and try adding sliced hard-boiled egg to the pot. If you're not a fan of parsnips and turnips, substitute these ingredients with cut-up raw potatoes.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3- to 4-pound chicken
1 onion, halved but root end left intact
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
4 sprigs of fresh parsley
1 turnip, trimmed and chopped
2 parsnips, coarsely chopped
8 to 10 cups water
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or parsley

Steps:

  • To make the chicken, place the chicken into a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add the onion, carrot, celery, parsley, turnip, and parsnips to the pot and barely cover with the water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to a simmer, partially cover, and simmer for 50 minutes. Lift out the chicken and vegetables. Discard the onion halves and parsley sprigs. Continue to simmer the broth for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the salt. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred into large pieces. You'll have 4 cups of shredded chicken. Use 2 to 4 cups as desired.
  • To make dumplings, in a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and dill or parsley to combine.
  • Drop the dough, 1 tablespoon at a time onto the simmering broth. Cover and cook until the dumplings have cooked through 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully return the shredded chicken and the vegetables to the pot. Reheat for 1 minute. Serve in wide bowls with big spoons.

Ch Dawood Sohail
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dumplings were so fluffy. The broth was also very flavorful.


chris mcginnis
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and the dumplings were light and fluffy. The broth was also very flavorful.


Afsar Ali
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dumplings were so fluffy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


kirabo
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and the dumplings were light and fluffy. The broth was also very flavorful.


Aisah Damie
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dumplings were so fluffy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Bill Edrich
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and the dumplings were light and fluffy. The broth was also very flavorful.


Sad Status
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dumplings were so fluffy. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Na'ryah Sanchez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious! The chicken was tender and the dumplings were fluffy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Majdouline el
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dumplings were fluffy and light. The broth was also very flavorful.


Okay
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the dumplings were fluffy and light. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


RDX Prank
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dumplings were so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Daniel Okbazghi
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This was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. The chicken was tender and the dumplings were so fluffy. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice flavor and texture to the dish.


ClarenceKembro Jaçksonjr,
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These chicken and dumplings were absolutely delicious! The broth was flavorful and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.