Get ready to transform your kitchen into a gourmet Asian restaurant with these irresistible Chicken Potstickers that will make your taste buds dance! Imagine crispy, golden-brown dumplings packed with tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant edamame - a perfect fusion of textures and flavors that will have everyone at your table begging for seconds. Whether you're a cooking novice or a seasoned chef, these potstickers are your ticket to an impressive and delicious meal that looks and tastes like it came straight from a high-end restaurant.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 1 cup edamame, shelled
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 20 dumpling wrappers
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by combining cooked rice, shredded chicken, shelled edamame, chopped green onions, and minced garlic in a large mixing bowl.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the filling mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed and well-seasoned.
- Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean, dry surface and add approximately 1 tablespoon of filling to the center of the wrapper.
- Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water using your fingertip to help seal the potsticker.
- Fold the wrapper in half, creating a half-moon shape, and press the edges together firmly to create a sealed pocket.
- Create pleats along the sealed edge by folding and pinching the wrapper to ensure a tight closure.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add a thin layer of cooking oil.
- Place potstickers in the skillet, ensuring they are not touching each other, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom becomes golden brown.
- Add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and immediately cover with a tight-fitting lid to steam the potstickers.
- Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the water has evaporated and the wrappers are translucent.
- Remove potstickers from the skillet and let them rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with a side of soy sauce or your preferred dipping sauce.
Tips
- Keep your dumpling wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out while you're preparing the potstickers.
- Don't overfill the wrappers - about 1 tablespoon of filling ensures they seal properly and cook evenly.
- Ensure your skillet is at the right temperature: medium-high heat creates that perfect golden-brown crispy bottom.
- The water-steaming technique is crucial - it helps cook the wrapper and prevents burning.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of your potstickers.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of ginger or a dash of chili oil to your filling mixture.
- Let the potstickers rest for a minute after cooking to allow the filling to set and prevent burning your mouth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 217kcal
Carbohydrates: 21g
Protein: 17g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 23mg
