INGREDIENTS
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Chicken:
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1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 lb.)
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2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 onion, quartered
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1 bay leaf
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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Salt and pepper
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Dumplings:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme and oregano
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup milk