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Farmhouse Chicken and Biscuits

Name: Farmhouse Chicken and Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery ribs with leaves, sliced; 1 green onion, sliced; 5 peppercorns; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 cups water; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Homemade or purchased biscuits, warmed

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 55 min.

Makes

6-8 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

"MOTHER had two special ways of fixing chicken—browning serving-size pieces in fresh butter, or preparing this delicious sauce with the chicken added. Either way, our family loved Mother's chicken!"

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Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs with leaves, sliced
1 green onion, sliced
5 peppercorns
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups water
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Homemade or purchased biscuits, warmed

Directions

Combine the first seven ingredients in a Dutch oven; cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 45 minutes.
Remove vegetables and chicken from broth; set vegetables aside. Skin, bone and cube the chicken. Strain broth, reserving 3 cups.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; stir in flour and pepper until thickened and bubbly. Gradually stir in reserved broth; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Add chicken and vegetables; heat through. Serve over biscuits.

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