Imperial Adobo Chicken & Dumplings

A Spanish farmhouse-inspired take on a beloved comfort food. Tender chicken, vegetables, fluffy dumplings, and the earthy flavors of Imperial Adobo come together in a rich, satisfying meal that tastes like it has simmered all day.

Comfort food meets the Age of Exploration. Imperial Adobo brings garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, and black pepper to this Spanish farmhouse-inspired Chicken & Dumplings recipe, creating layers of flavor in every spoonful.

Bloom Classification

Light Bloom (Olive Oil)

Why the Bloom Works

Imperial Adobo contains garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and paprika. Blooming the seasoning in olive oil releases aromatic compounds that deepen the broth and carry flavor throughout the entire dish.

Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Broth

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)

• 1 medium onion (150 g), chopped

• 3 carrots (180 g), chopped

• 3 celery stalks (120 g), chopped

• 1 medium Yukon Gold potato (180 g), diced

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30 g)

• 4 cups chicken broth (960 ml)

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (280 g)

• 2 teaspoons Imperial Adobo Seasoning (5 g)

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (4 g), chopped

• 1/4 cup heavy cream (60 ml), optional

For the Dumplings

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)

• 1 tablespoon baking powder (12 g)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt (3 g)

• 1 cup milk (240 ml)

• 1/4 cup butter (57 g), melted

• 1 teaspoon Imperial Adobo Seasoning (2.5 g)

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat.

2. Add the Imperial Adobo Seasoning and bloom for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

3. Add onion, carrots, celery, and potato. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

4. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes while stirring.

5. Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

7. Add the shredded chicken and simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

8. While the broth simmers, prepare the dumplings.

9. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

10. Stir the Imperial Adobo Seasoning into the melted butter.

11. Add the milk and butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

12. Stir the parsley and optional cream into the broth.

13. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the simmering broth.

14. Cover tightly and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.

15. Test a dumpling by cutting it open. The center should be fully cooked and fluffy.

16. Serve hot.

If Something Goes Wrong

• Dumplings Are Dense

  • The dough was overmixed. Stir only until the ingredients are combined.

• Dumplings Are Raw Inside

  • Keep the lid closed during cooking and allow the full 15 minutes.

• Broth Is Too Thick

  • Add additional chicken broth, 1/4 cup (60 ml) at a time.

• Broth Is Too Thin

  • Simmer uncovered for several minutes before adding the dumplings.

• Flavor Seems Flat

  • Add an additional 1/2 teaspoon Imperial Adobo Seasoning and adjust salt to taste.

Best With

• Crusty artisan bread

• Simple green salad

• Roasted Brussels sprouts

• Stewed greens

• Pickled vegetables

• Apple cider

Blooming Notes

Imperial Adobo transforms a traditional chicken and dumplings recipe by introducing the earthy warmth of cumin and coriander alongside garlic, onion, paprika, and black pepper. Blooming the seasoning in olive oil and incorporating it into the dumplings creates layers of flavor that develop throughout the cooking process.

Imperial Adobo - Age of Exploration Seasoning

$11.00

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