Sesame Chicken Dumplings

Name: Sesame Chicken Dumplings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1.5 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 3 stalks green onions, finely sliced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 24 dumpling wrappers; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/4 cup water

Juicy ground chicken dumplings seasoned with toasted sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Pan-fried to crispy perfection on the bottom and steamed until tender.

40 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

ChineseAppetizerStovetopHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeShellfish-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1.5 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 stalks green onions, finely sliced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
24 dumpling wrappers
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup water

Instructions

1

Mix 1 lb ground chicken, 1.5 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 3 stalks finely sliced green onions, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp soy sauce in a bowl.
2

Spoon filling into 24 dumpling wrappers, moisten edges with water, fold, and crimp closed.
3

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry dumplings until bottoms brown.
4

Add 1/4 cup water, cover with a lid, and steam until internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Questions

Can I make Sesame Chicken Dumplings gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 2 tbsp soy sauce, 24 dumpling wrappers has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Sesame Chicken Dumplings keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Sesame Chicken Dumplings?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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