How to Make Chicken and Pastry, a Southern Specialty

Test cook Bryan Roof makes Bridget a Southern specialty, Chicken and Pastry.
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[@gitgeronimo9375]

This is how my grandma made this growing up in Illinois. We just called it chicken and dumplings

[@semco72057]

You are so correct and we ate it that way in Arkansas also and that is what it was called.

[@Beth_Amphetamine]

Git Geronimo we fall it chicken and dumplings too. Never heard anyone say chicken and pastry..

[@phil2u48]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits Yes. "Down East" in N. C. (i.e. the coastal plain) , pastry for pie crust and for boiling are essentially the same recipe, but rolled thicker for boiling. There is also "stew beef and pastry."

[@phil2u48]

It is called "chicken and pastry" on most of the coastal plain in N. C. and down into S. C. In the Piedmont region of both states, it is called "chicken and dumplings." There is also "stew beef and pastry (or dumplings)". In the counties around Asheville, N. C., dumplings are made from biscuit dough and rise considerably (like German dumplings).

[@timhalley6987]

This was my birthday dinner growing up. Chicken and dumplings according to my grandma - a Norfolk VA native. IMy favorite meal for 68 years now.

[@myahmorrisjohnson7800]

I'm from NC and my grandma (God rest her soul) always made this dish, but she (we) called it "chicken pastry"... Either way you call it, it's so delicious and wholesome!

[@LisaTedescoVC]

SMDH at 99% of these comments. Different regions use different terminology and that doesn’t make it wrong. I lived in eastern North Carolina for 25 years and they called it simply Chicken Pastry and they typically use flat rectangles; chicken and dumplings has rounded dough placed on top of the chicken stew rather than flat strips mixed in. They don’t do the shortcuts, they make their own stock with the chicken and usually use full leg quarters, but I don’t have 10 hours so I’m going to try this recipe. Thank you so much, ATK! 💜 😋

[@garyclark9807]

We called this rolled dumplings. The other type are drop dumplings. We always dice the celery and onion , add it to the broth. Keep the flour on the dumplings so the broth thickens. Sometimes we add diced carrots too. Some call these milk dumplings since they are made with milk. My grandma always used flour, grease from the top of the broth and broth to make her dumplings.

[@GypsyCurls]

I made this last weekend and it was the BEST! It was so simple. It was so good that my daughter asked me for the recipe. It doesn't have to be completed to be so tasty. I have seen some complicated recipes, but this one seems to beat all in simplicity and taste.

[@ruthiek5340]

This has always been, to me, one of the greatest meals ever created. It's so simple, yet so filling and satisfying. My nannie called it "chicken slick" but I've always called it chicken and dumplings, no matter what sort of "dumpling/slick" is in it. It lives in my top 5 all time favorite dishes, I know that for sure!

[@zelma8]

*"...take the skin off and discard it."* -- 😱😱 I literally GASPED!!!! That is a mortal sin!! Just put it on a plate and give it to meeee!!

[@mydailyreward2090]

If I have a recipe that calls for no skin, I refuse to throw it out. I bread it with a KFC copycat recipe and fry it for a yummy snack. Soooo good

[@itburns5756]

Flabby cooked chicken skin? Ew.

[@The_Cannabis_Connoisseur]

You like rubbery skin? It's been sitting in broth it's not like it just came out of the oven or pan!

[@morobl350]

I had the same reaction! Pop it in the oven to crisp it and munch it while finishing dinner!

[@ronaldwilson1431]

The skin is what makes the flavor of the broth so good and rich... don't believe me try it with skinless chicken and you'll be looking to borrow some skins.

[@user-xq6eg8pi3d]

I’ve lived in eastern North Carolina my entire life and It’s normally called chicken and pastry here, but I’ve heard it both ways. I don’t understand why some people seem so offended by it

[@lindachandler2293]

This is as close as I've ever seen to how my family makes chicken and dumplings. I made 4 cups worth of flour up into dumplings yesterday. 16 cups of broth. That was a pan of dumplings 😍

[@janesmith4878]

My 'MOM MOM' made her Chicken and Dumplings like this but used Shortening instead of the Butter... She cut her Dumplings into rectangles, but the Diamond shape would be just fine! So exciting to see this! (She started with whole Chicken) We called the Dumplings "Rolled".The gravy was a bit thicker. YUM! 😋

[@ea8435]

I have it in my fridge right now for leftovers as I just made it yesterday. Added a little Parsley on top before serving for garnish and a little added flavoring. Love that you did this recipe on ATK

[@annag8370]

I've been trying to find a comparable recipe to my Uncle Walters chicken and dumpling recipe this is the closest I have come. I have fixed it at least twice and I love it. 😊

[@maydaygarden]

My mom always used Bisquick to make fluffy dumplings so that's what I used too. Then I moved to Georgia where my sister took me to Cracker Barrel. I ordered their chicken dumplings and surprised by their "pastry style". I thought it was sooo good so I make them this way now. Mom didn't like them at all. Brian is so sweet. Wish he were on the channel more often.

[@davidgraham2673]

I like them either way; dumplings or pastries. What makes it for me is if you've got a really good broth to put the mix into. I use buillion cubes to add extra flavor in t he broth.

[@paulg.7789]

Chicken n Dumplings at my house.

[@Rdasboss]

made chicken and slicks yesterday based on you recipe and man i've been looking forward to left overs all day

[@karenamanda1958]

We called this chicken & dumplings. Weren’t as meticulous about cutting them into perfect diamond shapes though. 🤣😉

[@cam-bo11]

This dish is a favorite of my mom's side of the family and I learned how to make it as a teenager. It gets better after sitting overnight or even after a couple reheats. The sauce turns into more of a gravy that way. 👌

[@tosht2515]

Yes, dumpling is more common but many in the south indeed call this *_"chicken and pastry"_* while other southerners even call it simply *_"chicken pastry."_* Excellent recipe.

[@sdushdiu]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits LMAO! Yup, considering another Southern 'delicacy'(sic) is biscuits and gravy - white flour and grease over white flour and water. UUUUMMM, yummy - and one can even hear their arteries shutting down as they eat it.

[@custos3249]

....did he just say to take the skin off and _discard_ it? ....there are no words.

[@Zelmel]

Yeah, toss it in a frying pan, crisp it up some more, render the fat, and crumble the crispy skin on top of the bowl of food!

[@chris999999999999]

I had to mentally amend it to "discard it into my mouth!"

[@garymoore8711]

Discard it into my mouth is the operative phrase

[@davidriggs7677]

I actually broke out an "oh HELL no" when he said that.

[@custos3249]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits Good point. Chicken skin simmered and browned in butter and it's own fat is always flavorless.......

[@charlenegirouard901]

Love can’t wait for first cool day in fall 🎉

[@IzzyTheEditor]

Whoohoo! Correct thumbnail :)

[@sandraoss326]

It is Chicken & dumplings is he dumb?

[@i2ndsight]

@@sandraoss326 He's not exactly dumb. He's just ignorant. Yes. These are dumplings.

[@barbramighall4518]

Izzy. Iz. Bless your heart.

[@randomdogdog]

@@sandraoss326 also, yesterday's chocolate cake claimed to be chicken and slicks.

[@marypeters625]

Just made today using a whole chicken I cut up.. Absolutely delicious and easy.

[@mydailyreward2090]

Learn something new every day. I didnt know there was a difference between chicken and dumplings, chicken and pastry, and chicken and slicks (which I've never heard of)

[@oldsoulinafastworld5305]

I’m from Southern Louisiana and I’ve never heard of chicken and “pastry”. It’s always been called chicken and dumpling.

[@ksr9t]

I guess Edna Lewis has decided it's now chicken and pastry. For all those people that got by calling it dumpling consider yourselves,.. woke.

[@jstme5950]

I grew up in NC, and we've always called it chicken n pastry.. I had never heard of chicken and dumplings till I left the state. 😂

[@alexandercanella4479]

@@jstme5950 I'm from NC and I've only heard it called chicken and dumplings.

[@hollowpoint45acp]

@@jstme5950 nobody cares what morons in North Carolina call it

[@ericmgarrison]

@@ksr9t She wrote that book in 1976. There is no "now" about it.

[@susanhansen9032]

Looking forward to making this tonight. It is such a helpful support to read the recipe in your cookbook, then watch these little movies, make it later that day. Bravo.

[@kimedge7493]

After she ate a spoonful I was waiting for Bridget to say, "I can really taste the diamonds" :)

[@THE_RISING_SUN]

Pure comfort food. You belly will thank you!

[@barbramighall4518]

I think of chicken and pastry as pot pie.

[@kentodenwelder5219]

Our pot pie was made with egg noodle.

[@janesmith4878]

My Mom-Mom called this Pot Pie...Bisquick, Shortening and Milk. (She was from Delaware) She cut the rolled dough into rectangles. She used a whole, home grown Chicken. One of my favoorite memories! I miss you Mom-Mom!

[@patwarmack678]

I can't wait to try this 😋

[@hollym5873]

Love these videos. Thanks

[@Rebecca-dm5ul]

Omg. Yay thumbnail matches the recipe. Love all versions of chicken and dumplings, pastry or slicks. The south knows comfort food.

[@thenolifenerd7850]

Ingredient List (No Measurements) •All Purpose Flour •Baking Powder •Salt •Black Pepper •Butter •Milk •Bone in chicken thigh •Chicken Broth •Celery •Onion

[@johnwyatt5758]

I have lived in the South all my life and I have NEVER heard anyone call chicken and dumplings, chicken and pastry.

[@cynthiarobinson3048]

Definitely a KEEPER! Thinking I will follow some of the responses and add the veggies directly to the pot, and leave them in. I love my veggies! I have made chicken & dumplings the regular, drop dumplings but not this type! Looking forward to making this recipe!

[@semco72057]

That chicken dish is looking so delicious and I remember seeing it on the TV show on PBS.

[@rollojunior]

Delicious !!

[@lDenise8]

We called this pot pie. Mom usually made it with pork roast. It’s one of my very favorite meals.

[@mylynnj3792]

That sounds Yummy!

[@i2ndsight]

Thank you so much for posting this on KZbin. This is one of my favorite comfort foods.

[@tonyakennedy5404]

In Arkansas we call this chicken & dumplings. Yum!

[@twenty2082]

I'M FROM THE DEEP SOUTH OF SEATTLE & I'V NEVER HEARD THIS TERM BEFORE.

[@adjunkin1]

THATS BECAUSE ITS FROM EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

[@gideonhill4121]

This is so delicious it will make you cry.

[@jimbrown2604]

If you ain’t from around here that’s okay…y’all are welcome. I’m from northern Wayne County NC where this delicacy was invented…it’s called “CHICKEN PASTRY”. AINT NO “AND”…and yes, I’m HOLLERIN!!

[@j.p.2493]

Question: when you made a huge batch and have leftovers; how do you reheat it?

[@thomasbernecky2078]

It's all about the diamonds. well done Bryan.

[@vincenttabilio9547]

Save the chicken skin! Crisp it up in the toaster oven with some olive oil.. Chicken crisps Like pork rinds ,, but go great in a salad

[@edorofish]

M wife made this dish and used rectangles in the place of diamonds. Tasted great!

[@kathygoding5245]

I made it today but I was hoping for a more noodle like texture so I gave it a try.

[@randomdogdog]

Yum, chocolatey!

[@sandrakeen4000]

I agree with a lot of other posters. This is called chicken and dumplings. There are multiple types of dumplings and this is one of them. This is the more traditional southern version, omit the butter though.

[@peachy75019]

Yep. This is what I have always called chicken and dumplings. IMO there are two types of dumplings: rolled dumplings (these) and drop dumplings. I never liked drop dumplings as they tend to be doughy in the middle.

[@hollowpoint45acp]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits no, it is not

[@ericmgarrison]

@@peachy75019 Rolled dumplings are technically noodles.

[@peachy75019]

@@ericmgarrison You can call them noodles if you like ... here in the south they are dumplings ... noodles are a whole other animal.

[@barbramighall4518]

Some in the South call this chicken and dumplings.

[@stevelogan5475]

@ Barbra Mighall, i'm a 56 yr. old irishman from Kentucky, you are right ma'am , i've never heard it called anything but chix & dumplings, never chix & pastry, that is them yankees for you, lol, God bless

[@sarahkatecochran446]

I thought everyone did. Lol. I was confused when I saw chicken and pastry.

[@spencerhasting1258]

Yeah. I was confused. I don’t know what chicken and pastry is. But chicken and dumplins. Hell yeah.

[@icameisaws4829]

Some? Correction: Everyone

[@gitgeronimo9375]

I grew up in the north, and we called this chicken and dumplings too

[@RockeyToes]

Looks delicious!

[@glenm5034]

Looks yummy

[@mistylee717]

I’ve lived in Alabama for 55 years and have never heard of “chicken and pastry”. I went to culinary school in Alabama. It’s probably just that restaurants invention.

[@adjunkin1]

Its an Eastern NC dish.

[@pauletteliggett8117]

Love all the recipes ❤

[@fncypntsz8825]

This is similar to Dolly Parton's recipe. Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner! ATK does it again, no surprise. 🤍🐔🍗

[@debraward1813]

What is the Dutch oven you are using? Please let me know size and whether it is cast iron or enameled. That recipe looks so yummy and easy to prepare.

[@sapphyresoul1369]

They are using a Cuisinart 7 quart cast iron enameled dutch oven in this video. ATK's number one pick is the Le Creuset Dutch oven, but it's expensive. The next best dutch oven rated by ATK is the Cuisinart. It comes in red or blue enamel and is much more affordable. I bought a red one on Amazon over a year ago for $89. This recipe is definitely worth the hype!! Hope this helps!

[@twenty2082]

The Le Creuset Dutch ovens are only like $400-500 bucks.

[@hearttoheart4me]

YUM

[@hearttoheart4me]

Seen this on TV and tried it. It was delicious.

[@sandraoss326]

It is chicken & dumplings

[@hearttoheart4me]

@@sandraoss326 Basically yes.

[@hearttoheart4me]

I also take the skin and fry to crispy then crumbly for topping for it. Dumplings? Pasta? My kids hated when I made it but after I started to lay the dough out, I had my kids cookie cut the dough then they "went for a swim". I went from making this every couple months to twice or more times. That seems so long ago now and was. 1960s

[@trusarmor4957]

6:27 looks delicious how do i get THAT consistency? vs the dish cooked in the show

[@Beth_Amphetamine]

A little extra flour into the broth with the pastry would thicken it a bit more or you could add a small amount of corn starch and water to thicken it.

[@sr9000]

Correct term is pastery thats because he rolled out the dough. I myself like the dumplings which is when the dough is spooned and dropped in the broth I love the thick delicious buttery dumplings I never liked it the pastry style which is rolled out thin and then put in the broth. Now I have an appetite for chicken and dumplings haven't had it in awhile I'm not only going to do that but I'm thinking about making a homemade chicken pot well might as well since I'm making dough.

[@ramrod132]

Awesome! Made with 1/3 whole wheat flour, seemed to slow the gluten development enough that I could get away without resting the dough.

[@GirlfriendNinja]

I think they missed a whole lot of flavor by not boiling the bones.

[@twenty2082]

They couldn't afford bones in the old days. This makes it AUTHENTIC.

[@jctcaj]

I prefer to add roux and thicken it up.

[@adyjw33]

Never heard of chicken and pastry. In the south we eat dumplings!

[@hollowpoint45acp]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits ha, no

[@sandrafairley8236]

Chicken

[@emiliamartucci8291]

Has anyone made this? Was your dough successful? Mine was not - it was gummy. I have frequently made Edna Lewis’ “dumplings” from her book “In Pursuit of Flavor.” Wish I knew what went wrong for me here.

[@The_Cannabis_Connoisseur]

How long does the dough rest?

[@tlemon1950]

Discard skin? Ya'll ain't southern! But it does sound delicious, though I was taught to call that yankee chicken and dumplings, in the south drop dumplings are the norm. Well done

[@anderander5662]

One time you called it "chicken and slicks" and another time you called it "Chicken & Pastry" ..... I have NEVER heard this called anything but chicken and dumplings. I've lived all over the south, southwest and midwest. Is that a Boston thing.?

[@watchgoose]

definition of pastry: noun a dough of flour, shortening, and water, used as a base and covering in baked dishes such as pies.

[@dawnsteph9671]

Why are you saying pastry instead of dumplings?

[@lancemarch]

Why didn't you watch the video where he explains that is a different dish?

[@marshallbuckman2358]

Probably because this dish does not have dumplings

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

I make this, I add veg to it like carrot and onion and peas... I call it chicken and noodles... my noodles aren’t so fancy... I’m in Canada

[@imhangryyall]

So, Chicken and Dumplings... and I'm calling the cops for you discarding the skin. NO.

[@ayekantspeylgud]

Yesterday this was posted as (title) delicious chocolate cake - with a photo of chicken and pastry 😂

[@phil2u48]

Edna Lewis was a goddess of the kitchen.

[@frankdopp6887]

Four cups of chicken stock and one cup of water and no mention of why. ???? Personally I would use three or four times as much chicken in batches. Use all water. Let the resultant liquid sit overnight to easily take the fat off the next day. Reserve the fat for other dishes. Reserve the extra chicken for other dishes. Eat the removed skin.

[@blkmnnswdn8487]

Chicken and what? Dumplings!

[@hollowpoint45acp]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits a Yankee like you that wants to correct everyone is the arrogant person

[@MsBrooklyn63]

I am truly shocked because in my family that's called chicken and dumplings we don't call it Chicken & Pastry we've been making it like that all our lives and that's how I was taught to make chicken and dumplings so I am really really shocked you learn something new everyday

[@adjunkin1]

A-lot of North Carolina calls it Chicken Pastry or Chicken Slick. Look up Anne's Flat dumplings.

[@mrbear1302]

Love how we see this recipe 2 weeks ago (along with another) and now it is separated on it's own. Come on ATK, at least wait 6 months before you republish something you already published!!!!! You are taking up space in my notification alerts!!!!!

[@christinatolar4155]

Looks like chicken and slicks to me. At least that's what we called it.

[@parmodsharma4576]

Chicken and dumplings.

[@hollowpoint45acp]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits no, it isn't

[@wotan10950]

162 comments about calling it chicken & dumplings. Up north, we can understand after one comment. How many southerners does it take to change a light bulb? Bless yer hearts! 😁

[@nightstringers]

wow not much flour I make my homemade noodles. I use 6 cups of flour and 8 or so eggs and Lawry's seasoning salt

[@ditto1958]

Chicken ‘n what?

[@shirleyarizaga2961]

looks like chicken and dumplings to me 🤣🤣🤣

[@hollowpoint45acp]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits no. Regions that think they're in the south, maybe. But not the actual south

[@sharonsmalls6846]

I don't eat dark meat, is this good with chicken breast?

[@angiebaby8870]

Yeah but you have to use chicken or veg stock. I've made it with breast before, but the bones and the dark meat add a lot of flavor when you're making the stock! Hope this helps

[@sharonsmalls6846]

@@angiebaby8870 Thank you! This looks as if you add some vegetables it would be good also. I'm thinking carrots would be an interesting addition.

[@angiebaby8870]

@@sharonsmalls6846 I have added small bits of carrots, bell peppers, celery, and onion. It's really good but I usually just chunk them in (big pieces) for the stock while I'm cooking the chicken, then discard them when I pick the chicken off the bone. Either way is really good!

[@peachy75019]

Be sure to use bone-in, skin-on breast or it will have no flavor at all.

[@sharonsmalls6846]

@@peachy75019 Thank you! I'm going to marinate the chicken in organic virgin olive oil, seasoned with rosemary and garlic and then I'll sear the chicken before finishing it off in the oven. The chicken is boneless and skinless and it will be delicious before I break it up.

[@eogg25]

Usually if she likes what they are eating they make mmmmm noises, almost like they are having sex. Today she said how good it tastes, with no mmmmm, to me that means it was OK but not great.

[@UnkleAL1962]

thats true I noticed that too. However it also seems that when she is with Bridgett she is giddier and they play off each other and they both ooooo and Ahhhh a lot. But I really enjoy Brian rooting out Southern recipes and bbq styles and I would try it anyways.

[@indigofremont]

i'm like 99% sure nobody on earth has ever called it chicken and pastry until you, just now. It's chicken and dumplings.

[@usualweirdo8654]

AKA Chicken and Dumplings.

[@annag3087]

It’s called chicken and dumplings you Yankees

[@wotan10950]

Aubrey Anna Goodson You obviously missed the intro where Bridget said she grew up in the south. No matter; we Yanks don’t think very highly of you either 😁

[@adjunkin1]

NC calls it Chicken Pastry or Chicken Slick. It appears dumplings is more common.

[@douglasfrank9323]

Interesting, I was surprised to see the celery and onion removed and discarded. Seemed a waste.

[@wright96d]

No matter how many times I hear it, "Chicken and pastry" just sounds wrong.

[@hollowpoint45acp]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits actually, it does make it wrong. Keep trying

[@smaspa8627]

Yo this is Chicken and Dumplings. Aint you ever been to Cracker Barrel? This is beginner stuff, come on. And not adding tobasco at the end is a crime against the South

[@mydailyreward2090]

Preach!!!

[@itburns5756]

Edna Lewis was all about Southern Cooking, but black southern cooking and white southern cooking are sometimes quite different

[@hollowpoint45acp]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits north Carolina is not the south

[@dazaspc]

Just missing peas to be my chicken pie filling.

[@AlwayzPr0]

WRONG!!! NO EGGS, ONLY flour and water, roll it out to a very thin thickness, cut it with a rolling pastry cutter and let it sit overnight to dry. Boil chicken in a pot until done. Remove chicken and while the liquid is at a rolling boil, add the pastry strips one at a time. Add the chicken after the pastry is done. Lots of black pepper makes it SO GOOD!!

[@susanoppat3138]

Harrison William nowhere in here does it tell you to use eggs.

[@lauraalt7863]

@Harrison William no eggs then it would be egg noodles 👍🏼

[@stevelogan5475]

It is chix & dumplin's, please do not change the name cause you all' are from the north

[@stevelogan5475]

@ @Jeff, the God of Biscuits ty for the info my friend, i am in Kentucky, but i have never heard of chix & pastry, but igree they are thinner dumplins'

[@stevelogan5475]

@@Jeff, the God of Biscuits i always try to be my friend, i'm 56, recently retired, but always looking to learn new things

[@slgrib]

Disappointed Cook’s Country website makes you pay to see the recipe.

[@ceecee8757]

👎 boo!!!

[@thomaslathrop5438]

Chicken and pastry is thicker,,,looks more like a soup, thicken your brother up

[@sharonsmalls6846]

Why is there name-calling on this posting.🤦🏿‍♀️

[@sharonsmalls6846]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits Why? I was startle that there is so much venom.

[@msr1116]

@@sharonsmalls6846 ...It's much worse in the comments below clips of various Food Network cooking shows. This is civil by comparison.

[@sharonsmalls6846]

@@msr1116 I'm starting to understand that some people choose to be negative. I'll be 65 years old this year and people still amaze me when they're unkind.

[@vlxxx]

I'm from Alabama - nobody eats chicken and 'pastry'. It's dumplings. Just saying.

[@vlxxx]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits geez, chill out. I'm saying the name of this dish is not used in Alabama. Nor anywhere I've ever been, throughout the south. People make different types of dumplings, for sure, but nobody calls them 'pastry''. BTW it's sorta weird that you're getting so defensive over this.

[@vlxxx]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits you call this dish whatever you want, wherever you want.

[@vlxxx]

Looking further on the site I see Clam Chowder and Corn Meal Dumplings. Another Southern classic. LMAO

[@vlxxx]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits I'm done with your weirdo worries over the name of this dish. Call it whatever you want.

[@vlxxx]

@Jeff, the God of Biscuits I'm not wasting time with any of that. Man, just look at every other comment, everyone is saying the same as me, nobody calls this pastry. Well, maybe one random Yankee in NC.

[@jdpadgett7335]

Discard the SKIN 😢 the south ???

[@gabrielcaswell3670]

Please stop trying to rebrand actual chicken and DUMPLINGS as chicken and pastry. Nobody calls it that. I just pulled my “Taste of Country Cooking” by Edna Lewis off the shelf to check. Turned to page 252 and it’s called Chicken and Dumplings. These are the ACTUAL chicken and dumplings, not PASTRY! And boil that chicken with veggies longer.