Chicken Dumplings Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dumpling Dough
Chicken Filling
Dipping Sauce
Method
Dumpling Dough
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add boiling water, stirring with a fork until the mixture comes together. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Chicken Filling
- 2
Make the Filling
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Assembly and Cooking
- 3
Assemble the Dumplings
Divide the rested dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin circle (about 3 inches in diameter). Place a tablespoon of chicken filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal.
- 4
Cook the Dumplings
In a large steamer or a pot with a steaming rack, bring water to a boil. Place the dumplings in the steamer basket, leaving space between each. Cover and steam for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Dipping Sauce
- 5
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

