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Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings

Crispy-bottomed chicken dumplings filled with ground chicken, garlic, and ginger, ready in 25 minutes. Serve with soy sauce for dipping.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
268
Protein
12g
Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings
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Ingredients

  • 24 wrappers round dumpling wrappers
  • ½ lb ground chicken
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp scallion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and scallion in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Place 1 tsp filling in the center of each wrapper. Wet edges with water.

  3. 3

    Fold wrapper in half and seal by crimping edges with your fingers.

  4. 4

    Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

  5. 5

    Add dumplings flat-side down in a single layer without crowding. Work in batches.

  6. 6

    Pan-fry 2 minutes until bottoms are golden brown and crispy without stirring.

  7. 7

    Add 1/4 cup water to the pan. Cover immediately and steam for 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Uncover and cook until water evaporates and tops are dry, ~1 minute.

  9. 9

    Transfer to a plate. Serve with remaining soy sauce for dipping.

Tools you’ll need

  • large mixing bowl
  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • spoon
  • small bowl for water

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