Description
Elevate your meal experience with this Chicken Dumplings Recipe, a delightful combination of juicy ground chicken and fresh vegetables wrapped in tender dough. Perfect for any occasion, these dumplings are boiled and then pan-fried to achieve a golden-brown crispiness that contrasts beautifully with their soft interior. Whether you’re preparing a comforting family dinner or hosting friends, these flavorful dumplings will impress everyone at the table. Plus, they’re easy to customize with your favorite veggies or spices, making them a versatile dish. Enjoy them as an appetizer, main course, or even in soups!
Ingredients
Scale
- Dumpling wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water (plus 1 teaspoon water)
- water (for boiling)
- oil (for pan-frying)
- 8 oz (230g) ground chicken thighs
- 8 oz (230g) Napa cabbage (finely sliced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon scallion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- If making homemade wrappers, combine all-purpose flour and water; knead until smooth and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into small circles about 4 inches in diameter.
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, finely sliced Napa cabbage, grated ginger, chopped scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt until well combined.
- Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper; moisten edges with water and seal tightly.
- Boil dumplings until floating; then pan-fry in oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling and Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 dumplings (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg