Pan-seared Chicken Dumplings Recipe
Served with yuzu sauce & scallions
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Ingredients
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Dumpling Filling
Dumpling Wrappers
Yuzu Sauce
For Cooking
Method
Make the Dumpling Filling
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
Prepare Dumpling Wrappers
- 2
Make Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water while mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 3
Roll Out Wrappers
After resting, divide the dough into small pieces. Roll each piece into a thin circle about 3 inches in diameter. Keep the wrappers covered to prevent them from drying out.
Assemble Dumplings
- 4
Fill and Fold
Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper over to create a half-moon shape, and pinch the edges to seal tightly.
Prepare Yuzu Sauce
- 5
Mix Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together yuzu juice, soy sauce, and honey until well combined. Set aside.
Cook Dumplings
- 6
Pan-Sear Dumplings
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the dumplings in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
- 7
Steam Dumplings
Carefully add 1 cup of water to the skillet and cover immediately with a lid. Steam the dumplings for about 6-8 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the dumplings are cooked through.
Serve
- 8
Plate and Enjoy
Remove the dumplings from the skillet and serve hot with yuzu sauce drizzled over them. Garnish with additional chopped scallions if desired.
