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Chinese Chicken Dumplings

Crispy Chinese Chicken Dumplings for an Irresistible Snack

Delicious Chinese Chicken Dumplings filled with savory ground chicken and colorful veggies, perfect as snacks or meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 dumplings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Chicken thigh recommended for juiciness
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce Regular soy sauce can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine Dry sherry works as a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Grated Ginger For flavor enhancement
  • 2 tbsp Minced Green Onions For freshness
  • 1 medium Grated Carrot For sweetness and color
  • 1 cup Canned Corn Drained; frozen corn is a good alternative
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Helps bind the filling
  • 1 tsp White Pepper For subtle heat
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil For flavor
Wrappers
  • 1 package Dumpling Wrappers Homemade or gyoza wrappers can be used
Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Peanut Oil For pan-frying
  • 1 cup Water For steaming

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Teaspoon
  • Damp paper towel

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine ground chicken with light soy sauce and Shaoxing wine in a bowl and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Add grated ginger, minced green onions, grated carrot, drained canned corn, salt, cornstarch, and sesame oil to the chicken mixture and mix well.
  3. Keep dumpling wrappers covered with a damp towel. Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper, wet the edges, fold, and seal.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add peanut oil, arrange dumplings, sear for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Add a splash of water, cover to steam for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Uncover and fry dumplings for additional 2 minutes until crispy. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 2dumplingsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve with dipping sauces like Chinkiang vinegar or chili oil. These dumplings can be made in bulk and frozen for later use.

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