Grandma's Chicken and Dumplings

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine flour and shortening in a large bowl until it resembles cornmeal.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk milk and egg together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until dough comes together. Knead on a floured surface; roll as thin as possible using a floured rolling pin. Cover dough with a dish towel; set aside at room temperature for 2 hours.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place chicken into a large pot; add 5 cups water, or more as needed to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat; continue to boil until chicken is no longer pink and meat falls off the bone, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh, near but not touching the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Transfer chicken to a cutting board; pull meat from bones.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Strain cooking broth and return to the pot; add 2 cups water and bouillon cubes. Add shredded chicken, celery, carrots, and onion; bring to a boil and continue to boil for 15 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Meanwhile, cut dough into strips, approximately 1-inch wide. Tear strips; drop into boiling broth. Continue boiling until dumplings are cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Season with salt and black pepper before serving.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)