Chicken Wontons

Chicken Wontons

Crispy dumplings filled with savory chicken and vegetables

Yield SERVES 4-6
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Difficulty MEDIUM

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling
    In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped napa cabbage, green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  2. Season the mixture
    Add soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and white pepper to the chicken mixture. Stir well to incorporate all seasonings and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
  3. Form the wontons
    Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Add 1 teaspoon of filling to the center. Brush the edges with beaten egg, then fold into a triangle, pressing firmly to seal the edges. Bring the two opposite corners together and press to seal, forming a wonton shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  4. Prepare for cooking
    Arrange the formed wontons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they don't touch each other. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out if not cooking immediately.
  5. Fry the wontons
    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok to 350°F (175°C). Working in batches of 6-8 wontons, carefully drop them into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve
    Transfer the crispy wontons to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce such as sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or a mixture of vinegar and soy sauce.

Nutritional Information

320
Calories
per serving
18
Protein
g per serving
32
Carbohydrates
g per serving
14
Total Fat
g per serving
3
Saturated Fat
g per serving
2
Fiber
g per serving
1
Sugar
g per serving
780
Sodium
mg per serving
5
Vitamin C
% of daily value
10
Iron
% of daily value

Chicken Wontons are Also Known As

Chinese Dumplings, Jiaozi, Chicken Potstickers, Gau Gok or Chicken Gyoza