Polish Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 12 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 eggs

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

2 hours

Difficulty Level:

3 (Intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot, brown the chicken on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until softened.
3. Add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Add the milk and eggs to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
7. Bring the chicken broth back to a boil.
8. Drop the dumplings into the boiling broth by tablespoons.
9. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
10. Shred the chicken and add it back to the pot with the dumplings.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 500 per serving
• Protein: 30 grams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Fat: 15 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Comforting and hearty
• Rich and flavorful broth
• Tender chicken and fluffy dumplings
• Easy to make and perfect for a cold winter day

User Comments:

• "This is one of the best chicken and dumpling recipes I've ever had."
• "The broth is so flavorful and the dumplings are light and fluffy."
• "This dish is perfect for a family meal or a special occasion."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find whole chicken, you can use chicken breasts or thighs.
• You can adjust the amount of salt and pepper to taste.
• Be sure to cook the dumplings until they are cooked through, otherwise they will be doughy.