If there is one food that reminds me of my childhood, it’s chicken and dumplings. Chicken and dumplings were a popular dish at every family gathering or church potluck. To me, it is the ultimate comfort food.
I spent a lot of time in the kitchen with my mother and grandmothers, growing up in the 70s. My love of cooking came from time helping them. They boiled chicken, rolled out dumplings and dropped them into the broth. The aroma wafting through the house meant that we were having my favorite meal.
Many years later, I discovered that wheat gluten was not my friend. I had to give up some of my most favorite foods which of course, included chicken and dumplings. I made several attempts at recreating a family favorite, but never quite mastered the delicious, savory flavor of my grandmother’s chicken and dumplings.
Recreating a gluten-free dumpling that isn’t tough was a challenge until I found that Bob’s Redmill 1 to 1 Gluten-Free Flour. It is the best I have found. It is my go-to for most of my gluten-free cooking.
The quality of chickens today is an issue. Chickens that have grown longer have more flavor, but today’s chicken production has shortened the growing time, leaving larger chickens with less flavor. By adding a little Better Than Boullion and butter to the broth, I get a rich, flavorful broth.
After pulling all of the chicken off of the carcass, you may find that you have more chicken than what the recipe calls for. That’s okay! When I have left over chicken, I make chicken salad with the extra.
This dish does require a lot of time, but it is well worth it. Sure, you could start with rotisserie chicken and store-bought chicken broth, but it just wouldn’t be the same. Allow yourself plenty of time, start early, turn on your favorite chill play list, and just enjoy a lovely afternoon in the kitchen.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Broth
- Bouquet Garni
- Dumplings
- Putting It All Together
Instructions
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Chicken and Broth
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Looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it.
Thanks, Tiffany! Hope you like it!
Wonderful! Beautifully written and gorgeous pictures.
Thank so much, Tina!