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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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

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

  5. Step 5

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

  6. Step 6

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

  7. Step 7

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

  8. Step 8

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

  9. Step 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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