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Chicken Zucchini Dumplings

Chicken zucchini dumplings use a great combo for the filling, with easy-to-find ingredients! Freeze these dumplings for quick and easy meals.

Prep Time
1 hr 20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 343 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound zucchini (1 pound/450g = about 2 medium or 3 small; seeds removed and shredded)
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil (or other neutral oil; divided)
  • 2 tablespoons ginger (minced)
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry cooking sherry)
  • 2 packages Dumpling wrappers (or make your own)

Instructions

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  1. Take the shredded zucchini, put it in a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out as much water as you can. Add it to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. In a wok over medium low heat, add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and the minced ginger. Allow the ginger to fry in the oil until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add to the bowl of zucchini.
  3. To the bowl, add 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, the ground chicken, white pepper, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Mix well, stirring vigorously in one direction for about 5 minutes, until it resembles a paste.
  4. Wrap the dumplings and place on a parchment lined baking sheet, so that the dumplings are not touching each other. You can fry them right away, or cover the dumplings with plastic wrap and freeze them on the tray. Once frozen solid, you can transfer them to freezer bags and store for up to 3 months.
  5. To fry the dumplings, add a couple tablespoons of oil to a cast iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium high heat. Add the dumplings to the pan. Once the bottoms of the dumplings are golden brown, fill the pan with a little less than a centimeter of water, and cover immediately. Turn the heat down to medium low, and allow the dumplings to steam. Once the water has evaporated, remove the cover and let the dumplings continue to fry until the bottoms are crisp. Serve with black vinegar, chili oil, and/or our dumpling dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Makes 6 dozen.

Nutrition Information

Calories 343kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 706mg (29%) Potassium 358mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 5.9mg (7%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343

% Daily Value*

Calories 343kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 706mg 29%
Potassium 358mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 7%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 3.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.