chicken dumplings simmered in broth

Wichita, KS
Updated on Jan 28, 2014

Okay, this recipe is not chicken & dumplings, these are chicken dumplings, and they are served with an awesome broth. I love this cold weather because it gets me into my mad (cooking) scientist mode. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • THE DUMPLINGS
  • 12 ounces chicken breast, chopped
  • 1 medium egg, just the white
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, kosher variety
  • 3 - strips of bacon, crispy and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • THE BROTH
  • 3 cups chicken broth, freshly made, if possible
  • 1/8 cup dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon tamari

How To Make chicken dumplings simmered in broth

  • Step 1
    MAKING THE CHICKEN DUMPLINGS
  • Step 2
    Add all the ingredients for the dumplings into a food processor, fitted with an S-blade.
  • Step 3
    Use one-second pulses until the ingredients are minced together, but don’t over process, about 6 to 8 pulses.
  • Step 4
    Roll two tablespoons of the mixture together into a ball, place on a parchment-lined tray, and repeat for the remaining mixture. You should have eight chicken dumplings
  • Step 5
    MAKING THE BROTH
  • Step 6
    Add the broth ingredients to a large pot, and bring to a slow boil.
  • Step 7
    Place half the dumplings into the pot.
  • Step 8
    Gently stir to keep them from sticking together.
  • Step 9
    Cook covered, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the dumplings are tender.
  • Step 10
    Remove from the pot, and keep warm, while cooking the remaining dumplings.
  • Step 11
    Get 2 bowls, and then place half of the dumplings in each bowl, and the ladle over the broth. Serve immediately.
  • Step 12
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking

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