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Viral Chicken “Blanket” Dumplings

Ingredients

  • 24 dumpling wrappers use gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tsp avocado oil
  • ⅔ cup water
  • Dumpling sauce or chili crisp for serving
  • Filling
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thigh cut into chunks
  • ¼ cup cilantro or green onion
  • 1½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 –2 inch piece fresh ginger
  • 1 whole garlic clove
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • Add the chicken, cilantro (or green onion), soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch to a food processor. Blend until a smooth, cohesive mixture forms.
  • Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion the mixture into small mounds on a plate.
  • Place a dumpling wrapper over each mound and gently press (“smoosh”) so it adheres to the filling underneath.
  • Transfer dumplings wrapper-side up into a pan (filling side down). Add water and cover.
  • Steam over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the lid, let any excess water evaporate, then add avocado oil.
  • Cook until the bottoms are golden and slightly crispy.
  • Serve hot with dumpling sauce or chili crisp.