D' Best Chicken N' Dumplings

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This is the best recipe for OLD TIME TASTE, DOWN HOME COOKING chicken and dumplings. For some of us that like getting our hands dirty when cooking, you will love this recipe. Old fashioned, hands on experience. This recipe won a blue ribbon and 500 dollars in a cooking contest. I hope you enjoy it.

Submitted by Sis T
Updated on July 20, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons shortening

  • 1 cup ice water

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces

  • 1 tablespoon seasoning salt, or to taste

  • 3 ½ quarts water

  • ½ small onion, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • ¼ cup margarine

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

  2. Remove the skin from the breast, thigh and back of the chicken, but leave it on the legs and wings. Season chicken with seasoning salt, and place in a large stock pot. Pour in water. Add onion, celery and margarine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 1 1/2 hours, until chicken falls off the bone.

  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll one ball of dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch squares. Drop into simmering broth, and let cook for about 2 minutes. Stir gently to prevent sticking; add more water if needed. Season broth while dumplings are cooking with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.

Note

This recipe calls for only 1 ball of dough, but for those that like a lot of dumplings, use both balls. This dough can also be used for cobblers. Freeze the other half of the dough if you don't use it.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

990 Calories
58g Fat
49g Carbs
63g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 990
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 58g 74%
Saturated Fat 16g 78%
Cholesterol 227mg 76%
Sodium 936mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 63g 126%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 703mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.