Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken: 1 whole (about 2-3 pounds)
- Dumpling dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup water
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Carrots: 1 large, diced
- Celery: 2 stalks, diced
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Chicken broth: 3 cups
- Fresh herbs (optional): thyme, rosemary, or parsley
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including dumpling dough preparation)
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare the dumpling dough by mixing flour, water, butter, and salt until a smooth dough forms. Cover and set aside to rest.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add diced chicken, carrots, celery, and onion. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred into pieces. Return chicken to the pot along with the garlic and fresh herbs (if using).
- On a floured surface, roll out the dumpling dough into thin circles. Cut into small pieces and drop into the boiling broth.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook until dumplings are fully cooked and float to the surface. Season with salt and black pepper, if needed.
- Serve hot with additional fresh herbs as a garnish.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving: assuming 8 servings)
- Calories: Approximately 400-500 calories per serving (depending on seasoning and portion size)
- Protein: 25-35 grams
- Fat: 15-20 grams (including natural fat from chicken and butter)
- Carbohydrates: 40-50 grams (from flour and chicken broth)
Dish Characteristics:
- Comfort food with a rich and hearty flavor.
- Dumplings provide a unique texture and flavor combination with the chicken and broth.
- Ideal for colder weather or as a weekend treat.
User Comments:
- "This dish was delicious! The dumplings added a great texture to the dish."
- "I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The dumplings were a highlight."
- "This is a great dish for a family meal. Everyone loved it!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to cook the chicken thoroughly before adding it to the broth.
- The dumpling dough can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal preference.
