Mom's Warm and Velvety Chicken & Dumplings | Sweet Heat with Rick Martinez

Food52’s Resident Sugar Man Rick Martinez is on a mission to bring you the best chicken and dumplings ever. He guides you step by step through choosing your chicken, creating a flavorful stock, and lastly making those pillowy-soft dumplings. This is all the warmth you need for those cozy fall nights. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/2X82ALV For more food, design, and Choco content from Rick, follow him on Instagram @rick_andrew_martinez Looking for something specific? VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:43 Choose Your Chicken 00:03:06 Simmer the Stock 00:04:57 Veg Prep Power! 00:06:04 The Dumpling Origin Story 00:07:00 Everybody in the Pool 00:07:42 Let's Dig In PREP TIME: 30 minutes COOK TIME: 1 hour 30 minutes SERVES: 6 INGREDIENTS 4 whole chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks), about 4 pounds total 4 carrots, 1 whole, 3 chopped into ½-inch rounds 4 celery stalks, 1 whole, 3 chopped into ½-inch pieces 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, divided 4 garlic cloves, smashed 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh rosemary Parsley stems from ½ bunch (reserve the leaves for another use) 2 dried bay leaves 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns Kosher salt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk 1/2 cup heavy cream SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8 CONNECT WITH FOOD52 Web: https://food52.com Facebook:   / food52   Instagram:   / food52   Pinterest:   / food52   Twitter:   / food52   TikTok:   / food52   Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter ABOUT FOOD52 As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.