Chicken Potstickers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
plus more for frying dumplings
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped Napa cabbage)
white and green parts separated (see note
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 32 to 40 round dumpling wrappers
around 3.5" diameter
- water for cooking the dumplings
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup Zhenjiang vinegar
can sub with rice vinegar
- 1 stalk of scallions
sliced
- 1 clove garlic
sliced
- 1/2- inch piece of ginger
sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Directions
- 1
Add the ground chicken to a bowl and set it aside. Note that if you are buying 1 pound of ground chicken in a pre-packaged container, the meat doesn't actually amount to 1 pound. The meat is usually only 14.5 to 15 ounces and the watery sac below the meat amounts to another pound. Don't worry, that amount of meat will work just fine for the recipe.
- 2
Fill a small bowl with water for wrapping the dumplings. Grab a baking sheet for the finished dumplings and a towel to cover the dumplings to prevent them from drying out. Get a spoon for scooping the dumpling filling.
- 3
Dip the dumpling wrapper into the bowl of water. Rotate the wrapper so that 1/2 or 2/3 of the wrapper is wet, creating a wet border about 1/4 to 1/2-inch wide. If you are using fresh wrappers, you do not need to wet the border before using.
- 4
Heat a large nonstick pan with 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. I use a 12-inch nonstick pan. Arrange the dumplings over the pan. I usually cook about 15 to 17 dumplings at a time. Pan fry the dumplings for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottoms are golden.
- 5
Mix all the dipping sauce ingredients together. I like preparing the sauce 30 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to fully absorb the herbs and spices in it.
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About this Recipe
Craving delectable, restaurant-quality potstickers right in your own kitchen? These savory Chicken Potstickers offer an authentic taste and satisfying texture, making them a perfect appetizer or main course for any occasion.
This recipe for Chicken Potstickers shines by focusing on a vibrant, flavorful chicken filling, beautifully balanced with aromatic ginger, garlic, and fresh Napa cabbage. It emphasizes the importance of proper handling, especially when using fresh dumpling wrappers, to achieve that ideal combination of a crisp, golden-brown bottom and a tender, yielding wrapper, ensuring your efforts result in perfectly pleated parcels, not a soggy mess.
You'll experience the delightful contrast of a light, chewy wrapper encasing a juicy, aromatic chicken filling. Each bite delivers savory notes from soy and sesame oil, brightened by fresh scallions and the subtle sweetness of cabbage. While assembling dumplings takes a bit of focused effort, the rewarding taste and texture of these homemade potstickers are well worth the time, delivering a truly authentic culinary experience that far surpasses takeout.
Feel free to adjust the amount of Napa cabbage or scallions to your preference for the filling. For the dipping sauce, if Zhenjiang vinegar isn't readily available, rice vinegar makes a suitable substitute, offering a similar tangy profile. For a different protein, you could experiment with ground pork or turkey, adjusting seasonings as needed.
These savory Chicken Potstickers are fantastic as an appetizer for family gatherings or a satisfying main course for a weeknight meal. Serve them hot alongside their piquant dipping sauce for an irresistible bite that will impress everyone.