Description
Creamy, savory comfort food with tender chicken thighs, handmade dumplings, and a rich broth thickened with flour and butter. Alcohol-free and pork-free, featuring heartwarming Southern flavors.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken thighs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
1/2 cup whole milk (non-dairy alternative for dairy-free)
4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
4 cloves garlic (smashed)
1 large onion
1 tbsp kosher salt
Instructions
Season chicken thighs with salt and sear in 2 tbsp butter until golden (3-4 minutes per side)
Add onion, garlic, and remaining butter to pot; sauté until translucent
Pour in broth, bring to simmer; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 30 minutes
In bowl, combine flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and cold butter using a pastry cutter
Gradually add milk while mixing until dough forms a soft ball
Let dough rest 10 minutes; portion into 12 equal pieces
Remove chicken and shred into broth; discard bones and skin
Space dumplings 1 inch apart in pot; reduce heat to gentle simmer
Cover and cook 20-25 minutes until dumplings are puffed and golden
Notes
Use whole wheat flour 1:1 for heartier dumplings
Substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth for added depth
Use non-dairy milk for vegan adaptation
Do not open lid while cooking dumplings to maintain moisture
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 90
- Category: Trending
- Method: Braising/Steaming
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1.5 cups broth with 2 dumplings)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
