Description
Mexican heritage shines in these feather dumplings, creating a comforting chicken and dumplings classic with delicate texture. Generations of family recipes blend seamlessly to deliver a soul-warming meal you’ll cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, well beaten
- ⅔ cup (160 ml / 5.4 fl oz) milk
- 2 cups (280 g / 9.9 oz) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons (20 g / 0.7 oz) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (6 g / 0.2 oz) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g / 0.02 oz) black pepper
Instructions
- Broth Preparation: Submerge chicken pieces, aromatic vegetables, and bay leaf in a spacious pot, generously seasoning with salt and pepper, then elevate the liquid to a vigorous boil before reducing to a gentle simmer for 45-60 minutes.
- Chicken Processing: Remove chicken from the fragrant liquid, meticulously shredding or chopping into delectable morsels while maintaining the broth’s warmth, preserving the rich, flavor-packed stock.
- Dumpling Foundation: Whisk flour, leavening agent, and salt in a mixing vessel, then incorporate softened butter by working methodically until the mixture transforms into coarse, irregular crumbs.
- Dough Formation: Introduce milk gradually, blending with a delicate touch to create a cohesive yet tender dough, carefully avoiding overmixing to ensure light, feathery texture.
- Dumpling Cooking: Delicately ladle spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering broth, spacing each pillowy morsel strategically, then seal the pot with a tight-fitting lid for 10-12 minutes until they puff and cook to culinary perfection.
- Final Assembly: Reunite shredded chicken with the aromatic broth, gently folding to distribute evenly, conduct a final seasoning assessment, and adjust salt and pepper to elevate the dish’s flavor profile.
- Serving: Present the feather-light creation adorned with freshly chopped herbs, serving immediately to capture the essence of ultimate comfort cuisine.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Ingredients: Select high-quality chicken, recently milled flour, and farm-fresh dairy for a more robust and authentic flavor profile.
- Manage Moisture Carefully: Avoid over-mixing dumpling dough to prevent gluten development, which can lead to tough, dense dumplings instead of light, feathery textures.
- Control Simmering Temperature: Maintain a gentle, consistent simmer to ensure dumplings cook evenly without becoming waterlogged or falling apart during preparation.
- Enhance Dietary Flexibility: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for individuals with wheat sensitivities, adjusting liquid ratios accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 291 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg