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Garlic Ginger Chicken Potstickers

Perfectly crispy-bottomed potstickers filled with savory chicken and aromatic spices that transform ordinary weeknight dinners into something special.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
For assembly
  • 1 package round dumpling wrappers (about 50)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup warm water

Method
 

  1. Combine ground chicken, minced ginger, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly with your hands until the mixture feels sticky and cohesive.
  2. Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about one teaspoon of filling into the center. Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half, creating a half-moon shape, and pleat the edges by pinching small folds along the curved edge. Press firmly to seal completely.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place potstickers seam-side up in the pan, making sure they don't touch each other. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown and crispy.
  4. Carefully pour warm water into the pan. Immediately cover the pan and reduce heat to medium. Steam for 8-10 minutes until the water evaporates completely and the filling cooks through. The wrappers should appear translucent and tender.

Notes

Mix the filling the night before and store covered in the refrigerator for quicker assembly. Don't overfill wrappers (use only 1 teaspoon of filling per dumpling) to prevent bursting. Don't crowd the pan and resist lifting the lid during steaming. Store leftover cooked potstickers in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in dry skillet over medium heat. Uncooked assembled potstickers freeze for up to 3 months when stored in single layers. Ground turkey can substitute for chicken, and pre-minced garlic and ginger from jars save time.