Chicken and Coriander Dumplings

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Chicken and Coriander Dumplings, a perfect fusion of fragrant herbs, savory chicken, and aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe features juicy ground chicken mixed with fresh coriander (cilantro), garlic, ginger, and a splash of soy sauce and sesame oil for a burst of umami. Wrapped in delicate dumpling skins and customizable with steaming or pan-frying, these dumplings are both versatile and crowd-pleasing. Whether you're planning a cozy family dinner or an impressive appetizer for guests, these dumplings pair beautifully with a tangy chili sauce or soy dipping sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re a quick and flavorful way to embrace homemade comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Ground chicken
• 30 grams Fresh coriander (cilantro), finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 30 pieces Dumpling wrappers
• 50 milliliters Water
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for frying, if preferred)
• 0 Chili sauce or soy dipping sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped coriander, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 2

Place one dumpling wrapper on a flat surface and spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of the chicken filling into the center of the wrapper.

Step 3

Using your finger, wet the edges of the wrapper with a small amount of water. Fold the wrapper in half to form a semi-circle, pressing the edges together firmly to seal. You can pleat the edges for an attractive finish, if desired.

Step 4

Repeat this process with the remaining filling and wrappers, arranging the finished dumplings on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.

Step 5

To cook the dumplings, you can choose from two methods: steaming or pan-frying.

Step 6

For steaming: Fill a steamer with water and bring it to a boil. Place the dumplings on a parchment-lined steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other, and steam for 8–10 minutes, or until the filling is fully cooked and the wrappers are tender.

Step 7

For pan-frying: Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Arrange the dumplings in a single layer, flat-side down, and cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown. Carefully pour in the water, cover the skillet with a lid, and steam for an additional 5–6 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers are tender.

Step 8

Remove the cooked dumplings from the steamer or skillet and serve immediately with chili sauce or soy dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1980.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5032.3

Total Fat 95.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 254.5mg	0%
Sodium 8731.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 907.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 1.4g
Protein 182.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 394.2mg	0%
Iron 34.6mg	0%
Potassium 2782.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.5%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 69.5%