Chicken Stew

Name: Chicken Stew
Ingredients: 1 whole (about 3-4 lbs) Chicken (Cut into pieces); 6 cups Water (Boiling); 0.5 tablespoon Salt; 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper; 0.333 cup All-purpose flour; 0.25 cup Cold water (For slurry); 2 tablespoons Butter (Optional)

A simple and comforting chicken stew, thickened with flour and optionally enriched with butter. Serve with dumplings for a complete meal.

Ingredients

1 whole (about 3-4 lbs) Chicken (Cut into pieces)
6 cups Water (Boiling)
0.5 tablespoon Salt
0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
0.333 cup All-purpose flour
0.25 cup Cold water (For slurry)
2 tablespoons Butter (Optional)

Instructions

1Dress, clean, and cut up the chicken into serving pieces.
2Put the chicken pieces in a stewpan or large pot. Cover with boiling water. Cook slowly until the chicken is tender, about 45-60 minutes. Add salt and pepper when the chicken is about half cooked (after 25 minutes).
3In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and cold water until smooth to create a slurry. Gradually pour the slurry into the stew, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the stew has thickened to your desired consistency.
4If desired, stir in butter for a richer flavor. Serve hot with dumplings.