Fluffy Chicken And Dumplings

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1. 1

   In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the flour, salt, and black pepper from the stew group until evenly coated.

   Noin 2 min

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil and stew butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

   Noin 2 min

   Kokin vinkki: Using a combination of oil and butter prevents the butter from burning while adding flavor.

3. 3

   Sear the chicken until golden brown on all sides, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pot. Remove the chicken and set it aside.

   Noin 8 min

   Kokin vinkki: Browning the chicken develops a deep, savory flavor for the stew base.

4. 4

   Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the same pot. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

   Noin 7 min

5. 5

   Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme, and cook for one minute until fragrant.

   Noin 1 min

6. 6

   Return the seared chicken to the pot.

7. 7

   Pour in the chicken broth, using a spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

   Noin 1 min

   Kokin vinkki: Those browned bits are packed with flavor, so make sure to incorporate them into the stew.

8. 8

   Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

   Noin 20 min

9. 9

   While the stew simmers, prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dumpling flour, baking powder, and salt.

   Noin 2 min

10. 10

    Cut in the cold, cubed dumpling butter using your fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

    Noin 3 min

    Kokin vinkki: Keeping the butter cold is key to creating light, fluffy dumplings.

11. 11

    Gently stir in the milk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

    Noin 1 min

    Kokin vinkki: Overmixing develops gluten and will make the dumplings tough.

12. 12

    After the stew has simmered, uncover it and stir in the frozen peas.

    Noin 1 min

13. 13

    Increase the heat to maintain a steady, gentle simmer. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the surface of the hot stew.

    Noin 2 min

    Kokin vinkki: Leave a little space between dumplings as they will expand while cooking.

14. 14

    Cook the dumplings uncovered for 10 minutes.

    Noin 10 min

    Kokin vinkki: Cooking uncovered first helps the bottom of the dumplings cook in the liquid.

15. 15

    Cover the pot and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through.

    Noin 10 min

    Kokin vinkki: Covering the pot allows the dumplings to steam and become fluffy all the way through. A toothpick inserted into the center of a dumpling should come out clean.

16. 16

    Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    Noin 5 min

17. 17

    Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if using.

    Noin 1 min