Chicken Dumplings
A savory and comforting dish featuring tender dumplings filled with seasoned ground chicken, served in a flavorful broth or pan-fried for a crispy bottom.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Dumpling Filling
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp white pepper
Assembly & Cooking
- 1 package wonton wrappers (14 oz)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and white pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- Lay out wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each wrapper. Wet the edges with water to help seal.
- Fold the wrappers over the filling to form half-moons, pressing edges firmly to seal. You can pleat the edges for a decorative touch if desired.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently drop dumplings into the boiling water and cook for 6–8 minutes, or until they float and the wrappers are translucent.
- While dumplings cook, heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully transfer cooked dumplings to the skillet and fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Alternatively, serve dumplings in a bowl with warm chicken broth and water. Add optional cornstarch slurry to thicken the broth if desired.
Notes
For best results, handle dumplings gently when boiling to prevent breaking. Serve hot with extra soy sauce or chili oil on the side.