- Keep filling portions shallow so the chicken cooks through before the lace overbrowns.
- Let the crust become fully golden and dry before attempting to release it.
No fold funDinner · Chinese style
Crispy Blanket Chicken Dumplings
Open face chicken and cabbage dumplings joined by a lacy sesame crust, no pleating, all crunch.
Trend signalCurrent no fold dumpling trendWhy it is trending · Instagram blanket dumpling reel ↗MoodRecipe developed this original version after tracking the wider social food format. It is not a transcription of the linked recipe.
32 minutesRelaxed difficulty34g protein
Why it fits
Skipping the pleats removes pressure while the dramatic golden sheet keeps the hands on payoff.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup finely chopped Napa cabbage
- 4 scallions
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove
- 1½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 20 round dumpling wrappers
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Mix chicken, cabbage, half the scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil until tacky.
- 02
Place a heaped teaspoon of filling on each wrapper and press it flat, leaving the edges open.
- 03
Arrange dumplings wrapper side down in an oiled nonstick skillet; whisk cornstarch with ¾ cup water and pour around them.
- 04
Cover and steam 8 minutes, then uncover and cook until liquid evaporates, chicken reaches 165°F, and a golden lace releases; invert and garnish.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Ground pork, turkey, or crumbled extra firm tofu can replace chicken.
- Finely chopped mushrooms can replace half the meat for more savoriness.
Refrigerate cooked dumplings for up to 3 days. Reheat in a covered skillet with a spoonful of water, then uncover to crisp again; poultry must reach 165°F.
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Per serving, approximately
470 calories34g protein4g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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