Chicken Dumplings Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dumpling Dough
Chicken Filling
Cooking
Method
Dumpling Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 2
Add Water
Slowly add the boiling water to the flour mixture, stirring with a fork until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Once the dough is cool enough to handle, knead it on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Rest the Dough
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Chicken Filling Preparation
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped green onions, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 6
Chill Filling
Cover the chicken filling and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Assembly and Cooking
- 7
Roll out Dough
After the resting period, divide the dough into small pieces and roll each piece into a thin circle.
- 8
Fill Dumplings
Place a small amount of the chicken filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over and pinch the edges to seal.
- 9
Prepare Broth
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium heat.
- 10
Cook Dumplings
Carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling broth. Reduce the heat and let them simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 11
Serve
Ladle the dumplings into bowls, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve hot.

