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Asian Chicken Dumplings

Delicious pockets of joy filled with savory chicken, aromatic ginger, and fresh vegetables. Perfect as appetizers, a light meal, or part of an Asian-inspired feast.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • About 40-50 round dumpling wrappers
  • Water for sealing the edges

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped green onions, shredded cabbage, grated carrot, minced ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
  • Mix everything together until it's evenly combined.
  • Get a small bowl of water, your dumpling wrappers, and a clean plate or baking sheet ready.
  • Place a dumpling wrapper on your palm. Add about 1-2 teaspoons of the chicken filling to the center.
  • Dip your finger in water and lightly moisten the edges of the dumpling wrapper.
  • Fold the wrapper in half to create a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges firmly together to seal.
  • Continue filling and folding the dumplings until you've used up all the filling. Place the finished dumplings on the plate or baking sheet.
  • **Pan-Frying:** Heat a little oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the dumplings in the skillet, flat-side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy. Add 1/3 cup of water to the skillet, cover immediately, and let the dumplings steam for about 5-8 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the dumplings are cooked through.
  • **Boiling:** Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently drop the dumplings into the boiling water. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.