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Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings You’ll Crave on Repeat


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  • Author: Penny Smith
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 40 dumplings

Description

These crispy-bottom, juicy chicken dumplings are easy to make at home and perfect for weeknight dinners or sharing with friends.


Ingredients

  • Ground chicken – 1 lb (450 g)

  • Napa cabbage, finely chopped – 1 cup (70 g)

  • Green onions, sliced – 3 stalks

  • Garlic, minced – 3 cloves

  • Fresh ginger, grated – 1 tablespoon

  • Soy sauce – 2 tablespoons

  • Sesame oil – 1 tablespoon

  • Neutral oil – 1 tablespoon

  • Salt – ¾ teaspoon

  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon

  • Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon

  • Dumpling wrappers – 40

  • Neutral oil for frying – 2 tablespoons

  • Water – ½ cup (120 ml)


Instructions

  • Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl and mix until well blended.

  • Place 1 tablespoon of filling in each wrapper, moisten edges, fold, and seal.

  • Heat oil in a skillet and pan-fry dumplings until bottoms are golden.

  • Add water, cover, and steam until chicken is cooked through.

  • Uncover, let water evaporate, and crisp bottoms again before serving.

Notes

Dumplings can be frozen uncooked and cooked directly from frozen. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes