Description
These crispy pan-fried chicken dumplings feature a juicy, well-seasoned filling and a perfectly golden bottom. They’re easy to make at home and ideal for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Ground chicken – 1 pound (450 g)
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Green onions – 4 stalks, finely chopped (½ cup / 50 g)
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Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
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Fresh ginger – 1 tablespoon, grated
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Soy sauce – 3 tablespoons
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Sesame oil – 1 teaspoon
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Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon
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Salt – ½ teaspoon
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Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon
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Napa cabbage – 1 cup (70 g), finely chopped
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Dumpling wrappers – 40
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Neutral cooking oil – 2 tablespoons
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Water – ¼ cup (60 ml)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and cabbage until combined.
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Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Moisten edges with water, fold, and seal.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange dumplings flat-side down and cook until golden, 2–3 minutes.
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Add water, cover, and steam for 5–6 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
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Uncover and cook 1–2 minutes more to crisp the bottoms. Repeat with remaining dumplings.
Notes
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Keep dumplings covered while assembling to prevent wrappers from drying out.
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Dumplings can be frozen uncooked and cooked directly from frozen with slightly longer steaming time.
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Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes