20-Min Crispy Chicken Dumplings
Pan-fried chicken dumplings with a ginger-soy dipping sauce, ready in 20 minutes using store-bought wrappers. Golden, crispy bottoms meet tender, juicy filling.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- 8 oz ground chicken
- 20 count round dumpling wrappers (wonton or gyoza)
- 2 tbsp scallions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce, divided
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground chicken, scallions, ginger, and 1 tbsp soy sauce in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Place 1 tsp filling in the center of each wrapper. Wet edges with water, fold in half, then pinch to seal.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 4
Arrange dumplings flat-side down in the skillet in a single layer. Cook without moving until golden brown, 3–4 minutes.
- 5
Add 1/4 cup water, cover immediately, and steam for 4 minutes until the water mostly evaporates.
- 6
Whisk together remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Serve dumplings hot with dipping sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- medium bowl
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- wooden spoon
- small bowl for dipping sauce
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