Description
These Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal, they combine golden pan-fried bottoms with tender steamed tops for the ultimate dumpling experience. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and endlessly versatile!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage
For Assembly:
- 35 round dumpling wrappers
- Small bowl of water (for sealing edges)
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil per batch
- 1/4 cup water per batch (for steaming)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix ground chicken, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, vinegar, green onions, pepper, and cabbage. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Set up dumpling station: Arrange wrappers, filling, and water. Keep wrappers covered with a damp towel.
- Fill and seal: Place 1 teaspoon filling in each wrapper, moisten edges, fold into half-moons, and seal tightly. Pleat if desired.
- Pan-fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add dumplings flat-side down and cook until golden, about 2–3 minutes.
- Steam: Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam 5–6 minutes until cooked through. Uncover and crisp bottoms again for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from pan, garnish with scallions or sesame seeds, and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Avoid overfilling wrappers to prevent leaks.
- Always seal edges tightly with water to avoid bursting.
- Do not overcrowd the pan—work in batches for best results.
- Test one dumpling first to check seasoning before cooking the entire batch.
- Freeze uncooked dumplings individually, then cook straight from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes steaming.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying & Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 dumplings
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings, Potstickers, Chicken Dumpling Recipe, Asian Appetizer, Homemade Dumplings