Crispy Pan Dumplings
Crispy Pan Dumplings
Ingredients
For the Dumpling Filling
- 450 g ground chicken, or any ground meat
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, or liquid aminos
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/3 cup broth
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch salt
For Assembly and Cooking
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, for cooking
- 10-20 dumpling or wonton wrappers
- as needed water, for steaming
Optional Toppings
- as needed green onions, chopped
- as needed chili oil
- as needed sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, 1/2 cup chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (or liquid aminos), 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1/3 cup broth, 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
If the meat mixture feels too runny, place the bowl in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes to allow it to firm up. This will make portioning easier.
⏱️ 30 min
- 3
Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil (or use cooking spray) to the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Using a small ice cream scoop (approximately 2 tablespoons in size), portion the meat mixture directly into the hot pan. Add 5–7 portions at a time, ensuring they are not touching each other to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Place one dumpling or wonton wrapper on top of each scoop of meat in the pan. Pour a small amount of water into the pan (just enough to cover the bottom). Immediately cover the pan with a lid to allow the dumplings to steam.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Steam the dumplings for 4–7 minutes. Check occasionally to ensure there is enough water in the pan for continuous steaming; add more water if needed. You can use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat for doneness. Smaller dumplings will cook faster and result in crispier bottoms.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Once the dumplings are fully cooked, remove them from the pan. Drizzle with chili oil and top with chopped green onions or sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Pan Dumplings
For the Dumpling Filling
- 450 g ground chicken, or any ground meat
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, or liquid aminos
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/3 cup broth
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch salt
For Assembly and Cooking
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, for cooking
- 10-20 dumpling or wonton wrappers
- as needed water, for steaming
Optional Toppings
- as needed green onions, chopped
- as needed chili oil
- as needed sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, 1/2 cup chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (or liquid aminos), 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1/3 cup broth, 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
If the meat mixture feels too runny, place the bowl in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes to allow it to firm up. This will make portioning easier.
⏱️ 30 min - 3
Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil (or use cooking spray) to the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Using a small ice cream scoop (approximately 2 tablespoons in size), portion the meat mixture directly into the hot pan. Add 5–7 portions at a time, ensuring they are not touching each other to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Place one dumpling or wonton wrapper on top of each scoop of meat in the pan. Pour a small amount of water into the pan (just enough to cover the bottom). Immediately cover the pan with a lid to allow the dumplings to steam.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Steam the dumplings for 4–7 minutes. Check occasionally to ensure there is enough water in the pan for continuous steaming; add more water if needed. You can use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat for doneness. Smaller dumplings will cook faster and result in crispier bottoms.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Once the dumplings are fully cooked, remove them from the pan. Drizzle with chili oil and top with chopped green onions or sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min