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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."
D' Best Chicken N' Dumplings Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 63 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs
READY IN  4 Hrs 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 cup ice water
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  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning salt, or to taste
  • 3 1/2 quarts water
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay

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.

FOOTNOTE

  • 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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2003 by Lonnie 
THIS is the authentic, real, you-haven't-lived-until-you've tried it Old Fashioned Chicken n'... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by DIXIEEDARLIN 
This is the best chicken and dumplin receipe I've ever tried! It is just as good if not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by DSS321 
Yum-O! These dumplings were just the right texture. I 'upped' the soda and salt to 1/2 tsp.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by simply_lisa 
This recipe is it! It's the recipe that my grandmother took to her grave. The only thing I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2004 by TAC1999 
Thanks for sharing this recipe !!! This is how my Grandmother makes them, I wouldnt even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by Bonnie 
I added carrots and celery and a bay leaf to broth as it cooked. Also rolled the dumplings... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2004 by Rosemary 
I've eaten great dumplings in my life, but this recipe I thought was really lacking. Way too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by SHCMEOW 
I adored this recipe! I am from Texas originally and this is very similar to the C and D's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2003 by MARYJOANNE 
I am a Chicken and Dumplings fan, but I found nothing exciting about this recipe. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2006 by BANGER5 
I think I did something wrong with this recipe. The dumplings were heavy and not as light as... MORE

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Nutritional Information
D' Best Chicken N' Dumplings

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 990

  • Total Fat: 58g
  • Cholesterol: 227mg
  • Sodium: 938mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 63.1g

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