Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients (20)

• 1 quart chicken stock, homemade or store-bought
• 3 to 3 1/2 pounds chicken thighs and breasts, skin-on, bone-in, trimmed of excess fat
• 2 teaspoons butter or extra virgin olive oil, or a combination of both
• Salt
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped (about 2 cups)
• 2 to 3 ribs celery, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup dry sherry or vermouth, optional
• 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream, optional
• Ground black or white pepper
• 2 cups (250g) cake flour (see recipe note)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup minced fresh herb leaves such as parsley, chives, and tarragon, optional
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3/4 cup milk