Hardbody Chicken with Dumplings

Rinse the chicken and pat dry with a paper towel.

In a pot, add chicken, oregano, onion, garlic, thyme, paprika, chicken stock, bay leaves, and black pepper. Add enough water to cover and cook on medium heat for about 3 to 4 hours or until the chicken is tender. Keep adding water as needed.

Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pot, reserving the gravy. Add a bit of oil to a pan and fry the chicken until golden brown.

Add the reserved gravy to the chicken and let it simmer until it thickens slightly.

In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.

Add the milk and mix together. On a clean surface, add a bit of flour and knead the dough until it is no longer elastic. Shape the dough into a round ball.

Clean the mixing bowl, add a bit of oil, and place the dough inside. Cover with a clean tablecloth or cling wrap and let it rise.

In a large pot, add a bit of water and place the bowl of dough inside. Cook for about 30 minutes.