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Arkansas Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Experience the ultimate comfort food with this classic Arkansas Chicken and Dumplings recipe! Inspired by Gwen McKee & Barbara Moseley's "Best of the Best from America Cookbook," this recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken in a rich, flavorful broth, perfectly complemented by fluffy homemade dumplings. A true taste of Southern hospitality!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 130 mins
Calories 438.6 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Arkansas Chicken And Dumplings 93

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arkansas Chicken And Dumplings

  • 1 (3 1/2-4 lb) whole broiler-fryer chicken
  • 1 tablespoon salt (for initial cooking), 1 pinch salt (for dumplings)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (2 tablespoons for initial cooking, 2 tablespoons melted for dumplings)
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 cups chicken broth (reserved from cooking chicken)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 2 quarts water

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How to Make Arkansas Chicken And Dumplings

  1. Place the whole chicken in a large stockpot. Add 2 quarts of water, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of butter.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, shred the chicken, removing skin and bones. Set aside.
  4. Strain the chicken broth through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding solids. Set aside about 4 cups of broth for the dumplings.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, a pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  6. Gradually add the flour, mixing with a fork until a soft dough forms. Add more flour, a tablespoon at a time if needed, until the dough is no longer sticky.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  8. Roll the dough out very thinly (about 1/8 inch thick).
  9. Cut the dough into 1-inch wide strips.
  10. Bring the reserved chicken broth to a rolling boil in the stockpot.
  11. Gently drop the dough strips into the boiling broth, separating them as they drop. Do not overcrowd the pot.
  12. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  13. Add the shredded chicken to the pot with the dumplings.
  14. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat the chicken through.
  15. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Arkansas Chicken and Dumplings!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

49g

Carbs

8g

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