Elevated Southern Chicken and Dumplings

A cozy, slightly modernized take on classic Southern chicken and dumplings, featuring boneless chicken thighs, a rich vegetable-laden broth, and herb-lemon dumplings finished with a French-style egg yolk and cream liaison for extra richness.

IntermediateSouthern U.S.Serves 6

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Source Video
54m
Prep
1h 23m
Cook
16m
Cleanup
2h 33m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$24.67
Per serving:$4.11

Critical Success Points

  • • Brown chicken thoroughly for flavor and to prevent sticking.
  • • Clean any burnt bits from pot before proceeding.
  • • Do not overmix or overhydrate dumpling dough.
  • • Drop dumplings into actively boiling broth and do not open lid while cooking.
  • • Add liaison off the boil and stir briskly to avoid curdling eggs.

Safety Warnings

  • • Use caution when browning chicken—hot oil can splatter.
  • • Egg yolk liaison must be added off the boil to prevent curdling.
  • • Always check chicken is cooked through (internal temp at least 74°C/165°F).
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