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/2X82ALVFor more food, design, and Choco content from Rick, follow him on Instagram @rick_andrew_martinezLooking for something specific? VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00:00 Intro00:01:43 Choose Your Chicken00:03:06 Simmer the Stock00:04:57 Veg Prep Power!00:06:04 The Dumpling Origin Story00:07:00 Everybody in the Pool00:07:42 Let's Dig InPREP TIME: 30 minutesCOOK TIME: 1 hour 30 minutesSERVES: 6INGREDIENTS4 whole chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks), about 4 pounds total4 carrots, 1 whole, 3 chopped into ½-inch rounds4 celery stalks, 1 whole, 3 chopped into ½-inch pieces1 medium yellow onion, chopped, divided4 garlic cloves, smashed5 sprigs fresh thyme1 sprig fresh rosemaryParsley stems from ½ bunch (reserve the leaves for another use)2 dried bay leaves2 teaspoons whole black peppercornsKosher salt8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, dividedFreshly ground black pepper1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk1/2 cup heavy creamSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As 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.