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Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings

SUBMITTED BY: Teresa PHOTO BY: Cris

"A southern favorite and the hit of our family reunion in 1995!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 slices lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a heavy pot with a lid place the chicken, onion, lemon, salt, pepper, water, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer all over low heat until tender, about 1 hour.
  2. Let chicken cool slightly in pot, then remove and take the meat off of the bones. Discard the bones and skin and skim excess fat off the broth if desired. Discard the onion, lemon and bay leaf. If desired, wash out pot well. Return broth and chicken pieces to the pot. Simmer over low heat while making the dumplings.
  3. To Make Dumplings: In a medium mixing bowl, cut shortening into the flour and salt. Stir in 1/4 cup water (more if needed) to form a soft dough. Roll out dough on a floured surface, with a rolling pin, until very thin. Cut into 1 inch wide strips using a pizza cutter or knife. Tear off 1 inch long pieces from these strips and drop into simmering broth and chicken meat. Simmer for 10 minutes with the lid off, then 10 minutes more with the lid on. Serve immediately.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by ROSEPETALS2000
I gave this recipe 3 stars because it does use the traditional Southern "slippery noodles"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by TR21
I made this dish with my Grandma, and boy did it bring back childhood memories. I added extra... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2006 by TINAWILL
Great recipe for Southern Dumplings. I made my own recipe for the chicken & broth. NO LEMON,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2006 by Mad Scientist
AWARD WINNING!The Dumplings really made this recipe. They were easy to make and if you treat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by Wyoming Carol
Did not care for this type of dumpling. Like Bisquick better! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2007 by Dana
Very easy to follow and great tasting! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by 22MAGIC
This was the first time my chicken and dumplings ever turned out right. This is a very good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by UMMAA
Fairly easy to make! Especially since it was my first attempt at dumplings like this. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by FLOWERBUD
Taste just like the chicken and dumplins I used to eat at Po Folks restaraunt 15 years ago!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by JIMKAMOM
This recipe was not what I thought it would be. My family did not like this at all. I tried... MORE

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