Comfort food like no one’s business. Slightly brothy, slightly creamy, with the most delectable dumplings. Yum.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp.butter
- 2 tbsp.olive oil
- 1/2 c.all-purpose flour
- 1whole chicken, cut into pieces
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 c.finely diced carrots
- 1/2 c.finely diced celery
- 1whole medium onion, finely diced
- 1/2 tsp.ground thyme
- 1/4 tsp.turmeric
- 6 c.low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 c.apple cider
- 1/2 c.heavy cream
- For the dumplings:
- 1 1/2 c.all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c.yellow cornmeal
- 1 tbsp.(heaping) baking powder
- 1 tsp.kosher salt
- 1 1/2 c.half-and-half
- 2 tbsp.minced fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt as needed
Directions
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- 1Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then dredge both sides in flour.
- 2Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. In two batches, brown chicken on both sides and remove to a clean plate.
- 3In the same pot, add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Stir and cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir in ground thyme and turmeric, then pour in chicken broth and apple cider. Stir to combine, then add browned chicken. Cover pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 4While chicken is simmering, make the dough for the dumplings: sift together all dry ingredients, then add half-and-half, stirring gently to combine. Set aside.
- 5Remove chicken from pot and set aside on a plate. Use two forks to remove chicken from the bone. Shred, then add chicken to the pot. Pour heavy cream into the pot and stir to combine.
- 6Drop tablespoons of dumpling dough into the simmering pot. Add minced parsley if using. Cover pot halfway and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Check seasonings; add salt if needed. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving. *Adapted from Gourmet Magazine
