Ingredients and Weight:
1 whole chicken (about 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of salt
1 package of pre-made dumpling wrappers (about 40 dumplings)
1 cup of chopped celery
1 cup of chopped carrots
1/2 cup of chopped green onions
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 teaspoons of poultry seasoning
1 cup of chicken broth or water
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Set the Instant Pot to high pressure and add olive oil.
- Season the chicken with salt and place it in the Instant Pot, skin-side down.
- Saute the chicken for about 5 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Add the chopped celery, carrots, green onions, and garlic to the pot and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth or water and add the poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Nestle the chicken back into the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.
- Set the Instant Pot to low pressure and cook for 15 minutes. Then, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dumplings according to package instructions.
- Once the pressure has released, carefully remove the chicken and place it on a plate. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Return the dumplings to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Serve the chicken and dumplings together with the cooking liquid as a broth.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving)
Calories: 450, Protein: 35g, Carbohydrates: 25g, Fat: 20g, Fiber: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Comfort food with a rich and flavorful chicken broth.
- The dumplings add a unique texture and flavor to the dish.
- Easy to customize with different types of dumplings or vegetables.
User Comments:
- "This dish was a hit with my family! The dumplings added a great texture to the dish."
- "I love how easy it is to make this dish in the Instant Pot. The chicken falls off the bone and the dumplings are perfect."
- "I added some additional vegetables like peas and corn for more flavor and color."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to brown the chicken skin for better flavor.
- Use pre-made dumpling wrappers to save time. You can also make your own dumplings if you prefer.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.
