# Low-Carb Chicken "Dumplings"

These juicy, flavorful, low-carb dumplings are a great high-protein dinner idea that are both satisfying and healthy.

- Servings: 12 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 head napa cabbage
- 4 green onions
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 2 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)

## Instructions

1. Separate the napa cabbage leaves from the head.
2. Blanch the napa cabbage leaves in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until pliable.
3. Remove the blanched cabbage leaves and let them drain.
4. Chop the green onions.
5. Mince the garlic cloves.
6. Mince the fresh ginger.
7. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped green onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and optional gochugaru.
8. Mix all ingredients for the filling thoroughly until fully combined.
9. Lay a blanched cabbage leaf flat.
10. Add a spoonful of the filling near the thicker white stem of the cabbage leaf.
11. Roll the cabbage leaf just enough to cover the filling.
12. Fold the sides of the cabbage leaf inward.
13. Continue rolling tightly like a burrito to fully seal the dumpling.
14. Repeat the process for all dumplings.
15. Place the dumplings in a steamer.
16. Steam the dumplings for about 15 minutes.
17. Alternatively, pan-fry the dumplings in a pan until golden and crispy.
18. Serve the cooked dumplings on plates.
19. Drizzle with chili oil and garnish with green onions.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- pot
- tongs
- bowl
- ice cream scoop
- steamer
- pan

## Tips

- Green cabbage also works as a wrapper.
- This recipe is great if you're gluten-free.
- You can steam them for about 15 minutes or pan-fry them until golden and crispy.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdu78Rsx/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5cd1d8c8-4c57-4bce-a5b0-c1410db65fc0
- Extracted: 2026-04-09

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