Directions

1. Simmer chicken with broth or water, onion, salt, and pepper until tender.
2. Remove chicken, strain broth, and shred meat.
3. Mix flour with shortening or butter until crumbly.
4. Add broth or milk to make a firm dough.
5. Roll dough very thin on a floured surface.
6. Cut into strips or squares.
7. Drop slicks into simmering broth a few at a time and cook until tender.
8. Return chicken to the pot and simmer until broth thickens.