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Chicken Potstickers (Pan Fried Dumplings)

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The Best chicken potstickers pan fried dumplings packed with savory chicken, napa cabbage, garlic, and ginger. Crispy, juicy, and perfect with dumpling dipping sauce.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 50 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 50 dumplings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Pan Frying & Steaming
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

Dumpling Filling
1 lb ground chicken
1 lb circular dumpling wrappers
2 cups napa cabbage, chopped
1 tsp salt
4 green onions, sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2-inch piece ginger, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp chicken bouillon
1 tsp white pepper
For Serving
Dumpling dipping sauce
Green onions
Sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare the Filling
Add the chopped napa cabbage and salt to a bowl. Toss well and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
Rinse the cabbage thoroughly and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, napa cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, chicken bouillon, and white pepper. Mix until fully combined.
Cook a small piece of the filling in a pan to taste test the seasoning. Adjust flavors if needed before assembling the dumplings.
Fold the Dumplings
Lightly wet the edges of a dumpling wrapper with water.
Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of the wrapper.
Fold the wrapper in half. Using the front half only, create 3 pleats toward the center on one side, press to seal, then repeat on the other side. Pinch the top firmly closed.
Keep the dumpling wrappers and finished dumplings covered with a damp towel while folding to prevent drying out.
Cook the Potstickers
Heat a drizzle of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Arrange about 10 dumplings in the pan without overcrowding.
Sear for about 2 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
Carefully add enough water to lightly cover the bottom of the pan. Immediately cover with a lid and steam for 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and cook briefly if needed to crisp the bottoms again.
Freeze for Later (Optional)
To freeze uncooked dumplings, place them in a single layer on a parchment-lined tray without touching. Freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag.
Serve
Serve hot with dumpling dipping sauce, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.

Notes

Removing moisture from the cabbage keeps the filling juicy without becoming watery.
Taste testing the filling before folding ensures perfect seasoning.
Keep wrappers covered to prevent cracking and drying out.
Frozen dumplings can be cooked directly from frozen by adding a few extra minutes of steaming time.
Use a non-stick skillet for the best crispy bottoms.