Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Chinese cuisine with these delectable pot sticker dumplings. Crispy on the bottom, tender on top, and bursting with a savory chicken filling, these dumplings are sure to become a family favorite.

Follow The Directions

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In a large bowl, sift together the flour and salt. (5 minutes)

02

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Create a well in the center and add the vegetable oil and approximately 4 tablespoons of boiling water. (2 minutes)

03

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Using a wooden spoon, gradually stir until a shaggy dough forms, adding more boiling water as needed to bring the dough together. (3 minutes)

04

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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic. (5 minutes)

05

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Cover the dough with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

06

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While the dough rests, prepare the filling. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the ground chicken until evenly browned, breaking it up with a spoon. (8 minutes)

07

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Drain any excess fat from the chicken. (2 minutes)

08

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In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken with the water chestnuts, green onions, Chinese five-spice powder, reduced-sodium soy sauce, white sugar, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly. (5 minutes)

09

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Divide the rested dough into 12 equal pieces. (3 minutes)

10

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On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 6-inch circle. (15 minutes)

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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. (3 minutes)

12

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Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each dough circle. (10 minutes)

13

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Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges together firmly to seal, pleating the edges if desired. (15 minutes)

14

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In batches, carefully place the dumplings in the hot oil and cook until the bottoms are golden brown. (5 minutes per batch)

15

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Pour approximately 1/3 cup of water into the pan. Cover immediately and continue cooking for approximately 5 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the dumpling surfaces are steamed and translucent. (5 minutes)

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Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 50 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (8)

Joanne Nolan
May 13, 2025
My family loved these! I added some ginger to the filling for extra flavor.
Dorris Christiansen
Mar 20, 2025
These were so much better than takeout! The dough was surprisingly easy to make.
Thalia Reichel
Aug 18, 2024
I used pre-made wrappers to save time and they still turned out great.
Luigi Oconnell
Jun 18, 2024
Easy to follow instructions and delicious results. Thanks for sharing!
Javier Kozey
May 25, 2024
The five-spice powder really makes the filling unique.
Lela Hamillolson
Mar 3, 2024
The steaming method is key to getting the perfect texture. Crispy and tender at the same time!
Dejuan Luettgen
Feb 18, 2024
I doubled the recipe and froze half for later. They reheated perfectly.
Moshe Morar
Feb 15, 2024
This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making these again and again.

Pot Sticker Dumplings