Description
These homemade Chicken Potstickers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main dish featuring ground chicken mixed with fresh vegetables and savory seasonings, wrapped in dumpling wrappers, and pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with soy sauce, they offer a perfect balance of crispy and tender textures with rich Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 egg
For Cooking
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 40 dumpling wrappers
For Serving
- Soy sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, shredded carrots, shredded green cabbage, minced garlic, chopped green onions, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and egg. Mix vigorously until all ingredients are well incorporated to create a uniform filling.
- Form the potstickers: Lay one dumpling wrapper on a flat surface. Place a heaping teaspoon of the chicken mixture in the center of the wrapper. Lightly wet the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold it over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press and seal the edges tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
- Cook the potstickers: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the sealed potstickers in the skillet in a single layer. Fry each side for 2 to 3 minutes until they become golden brown and crispy. Ensure even cooking by flipping them gently and monitoring their color.
- Serve: Remove the cooked potstickers from the skillet and serve immediately with soy sauce or your favorite Asian-style dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make sure not to overfill the dumpling wrappers to prevent bursting during cooking.
- Use a pastry brush or your finger to moisten the edges of the wrappers for better sealing.
- For extra crispiness, after frying, add a splash of water and cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes to steam the potstickers before finishing.
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground pork or turkey if preferred.
- Leftover potstickers can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet or air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Chicken potstickers, dumplings, Asian appetizer, pan-fried dumplings, ground chicken recipe
