There’s just something special about dumplings made from scratch—the soft dough, the savory filling, the joy of folding them by hand. These juicy chicken dumplings are cozy, satisfying, and made to impress. For a complete meal, pair them with Zina’s Homestyle Coleslaw Salad or Tabbouleh Salad for the perfect contrast of flavor and texture!

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup warm water

For the filling:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Make the dough – Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Gradually add warm water, stirring until a dough forms. Knead until smooth, then let rest for 30 minutes.
2. Mix the filling – In a separate bowl, combine chicken, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper.
3. Shape the dumplings – Roll the dough into thin circles, spoon in the filling, fold over, and pinch the edges to seal.
4. Cook your way – Boil (5–6 minutes), steam (8–10 minutes), or pan-fry until golden and crispy on the bottom.

Chef’s Tip: Make a double batch and freeze half—future you will thank you.

Perfectly paired with Zina’s Homestyle Coleslaw Salad or Tabbouleh Salad for a crave-worthy combo!