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20-Min Chicken Dumplings

Pan-fried dumplings with seasoned ground chicken, ginger, and scallions in a crispy-bottomed skillet. Serve with soy-vinegar dipping sauce for that restaurant-quality vibe in under 30 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
22g
20-Min Chicken Dumplings
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Ingredients

  • ½ lb ground chicken
  • 24 count dumpling wrappers
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 count scallions, chopped
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce, divided
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix ground chicken, ginger, scallions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl until just combined.

  2. 2

    Spoon 1 tsp filling into each dumpling wrapper, wet the edge with water, fold into a half-moon, and press to seal.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Arrange dumplings flat-side down in the skillet in a single layer and cook without moving for 3 minutes until bottoms are golden.

  5. 5

    Add 1/4 cup water, cover with a lid, and steam for 5 minutes until water nearly evaporates and dumplings are cooked through.

  6. 6

    Whisk remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce with rice vinegar. Serve dumplings hot with dipping sauce on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium mixing bowl
  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • small bowl for dipping sauce

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